Discover the enchanting world of Lesley Harrison's 'Blue Pearl', a captivating poetry collection that takes you on an evocative journey through the northern realms of Iceland, Greenland, and the Svalbard archipelago. This exquisite book, published in 2017 by W W Norton & Company, is a treasure trove of lyrical imagery that artfully blends weather, history, and local myths. With its 64 pages, 'Blue Pearl' immerses readers in the sounds and sights of the north, from mythic tales to the pulse of nature. Experience the unique intimacy of language as Harrison explores themes of childhood fairy tales and the essence of northern landscapes. The rich depictions of dogs on the shale, eels in the current, and the resilience of whalers invite you to feel the breath of the poems, making this collection a must-have for lovers of poetry and nature. Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection to the north's cultural tapestry, 'Blue Pearl' is an essential addition to your library of contemporary poetry. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780811226837.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780811226837
Year: 2017
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 64


Description:
What does northness sound like? The music of Iceland, Greenland, the Svalbard archipelago. Songs of birds and ice and wind. In Lesley Harrison's Blue Pearl, her first collection to appear in the United States, northern landscapes come alive through an intimacy of language that forms a collective sense of place through weather, history, local myths and customs, and childhood fairy tales. Dogs on the shale, eels in the current, a ship strains as it's pulled up by a needle, a whaler unwinds the skin-Harrison's poems voyage forth with visible breath, "as snow falls as light is in paper."