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Swansdown, (Paperback)
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Swansdown points us to a larger landscape, they are the clouds that scud across the blue escutcheon of sky.
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Engaging Narrative
Swansdown captivates readers with its compelling storytelling and rich character development, offering an immersive experience that resonates emotionally and intellectually.
Beautiful Artwork
The paperback edition features stunning cover art, making it not just a read, but a visual delight for book lovers and collectors alike.
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Printed on high-quality paper, Swansdown ensures durability and a pleasant reading experience, setting it apart from average paperbacks in the market.
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- In Swansdown, Donald Platt makes a study of life's inevitable transitions, from love's astonishing evolutions, to aging and its attendant losses. With the poem Cloud Study Platt brings his own mortality into view. Returning to a painting by Constable, he considers his own perspective, sitting by the Liffey, tending an injured knee. Young mothers, lovers, and runners pass, reminding the poet of who he once was and how quickly life, like weather, shifts. Two minutes later, // The clouds would have taken on a different cast of light and shape / just like the thunderheads / now piling up above the Liffey. Platt advises: To approach old age, one needs a new harsher style. And yet these poems are proof of the softness that may follow life's harshest reckonings, like the wisps of hair on his beloved brother's head as he lies dying, fine / as milkweed silk. / His head a split / dried pod whose seeds / wind will scatter. The poems of Swansdown point us to a larger landscape, they are the clouds that scud across the blue escutcheon of sky. . . Sun's blazon through rain rampant.
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | October, 2022 |
| Pages | 104 |
| Reading level | General/Trade |
| Subgenre | American |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Grid Books |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Awards won | Winner Of 2022 Off The Grid Poetry Prize |
| Is collectible | N |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.80 x 0.50 x 9.90 in (17.3 x 1.3 x 25.1 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 0.5 lb (230 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Poetry |
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Ideal for readers who appreciate poetry and lyrical prose, offering a deep dive into literary themes and emotions.
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Great for discussion in book clubs, providing rich content and diverse interpretations for group engagement.
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Not suitable for readers who prefer light, fast-paced novels or quick reads, as it may require more patience.
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- Explores life's transitions from love to aging.
- Captures moments of mortality and reflections on life.
- Rich imagery connects personal experience to broader themes.
- Poems reveal softness amidst life's harsh realities.
- Published by Off the Grid Press, a trusted name.
- A transformative read that resonates with readers.
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