A provocative anthology of poetry and prose by the Canadian intellectual includes selections from "Mimnermos: The Brainsex Paintings," "Short Talks," "Canicula di Anna," "The Life of Towns," and "The
Simone Weil described “decreation” as “undoing the creature in us”–an undoing of self. In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson explores this idea with characteristic brilliance and a tantal
'An exquisite meditation on love and loss that reads with the emotional depth--and with the ongoing resonance--of a great novel.' --Elle The introduction, discussion questions, suggestions for further
'One of the most innovative poets writing today.' -- Seattle Weekly The introduction, discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and author biography that follow are designed to enhance yo
'This book is amazing--I haven't discovered any writing in years so marvelously disturbing.' --Alice Munro The introduction, discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and author biography
The introduction, discussion questions, suggestions for further reading, and author biography that follow are designed to enhance your group's reading and discussion of the work of Anne Carson, whom M