Two Open Doors in a Field

The poems of Two Open Doors in a Field explore place, desire, and spirituality through deliberate limitations, accompanied by the radio, and are tethered to an environment of work and creation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 92 pages
Publication date: 03 April 2023
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

Two Open Doors in a Field is a collection of poems that are meticulously crafted through deliberate limitations, relentlessly exploring the realms of place, desire, and spirituality. From a singular circumstance—Sophie Klahr's experience of driving thousands of miles alone while listening to the radio—a profusion of sonnets arises, where the unexpected landscapes enhance the unexpectedness of the listening experience. Klahr's journey on land is transformed by the radio's accompaniment, and conversely, the radio's physical body sometimes blends with the landscape's physicality. At the heart of this work is Klahr's deep bond with Nebraska, which becomes the driving force behind this travelogue. While the poems venture beyond Nebraska's borders, they are firmly anchored in an environment of work and creation, a place where the dirt beneath the nails reveals a profound connection to the universe. Through these poems, Klahr invites readers to explore the complexities of place, desire, and spirituality, inviting them to perceive the world through two open doors—one in the field and the other in the heart.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496232373