Odes to the Ordinary: Poems by Benson-Scott, Emily

Odes to the Ordinary: Poems

In Odes to the Ordinary, Emily Benson-Scott employs a poetic concept dating back to ancient Greece to...
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Author: Emily Benson-Scott
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Odes to the Ordinary: Poems by Benson-Scott, Emily

Odes to the Ordinary: Poems

CHF 21.35

Odes to the Ordinary: Poems

CHF 21.35
Author: Emily Benson-Scott
Format: Paperback
Language: English
In Odes to the Ordinary, Emily Benson-Scott employs a poetic concept dating back to ancient Greece to valorize the commonplace. Nothing escapes her wondrous gaze, as the poet celebrates everyday objects as diverse as an elevated subway in Queens to a Quaking Aspen in Vermont. Brimming with sensual language and densely layered imagery, these poems remind us to have gratitude for the beauty that infuses even the most seemingly insignificant objects or unpleasant circumstances -- from bad breakups to bad weather. Attention also becomes a vehicle towards greater empathy when the poet turns her gaze towards a weary carriage horse in Central Park or a bucket of crabs awaiting their demise. This debut collection will awaken a sense of wonder, helping to ground us in the present moment and to find the miraculous in the mundane.

Author: Emily Benson-Scott
Publisher: Green Writers Press
Published: 04/04/2023
Pages: 90
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9798987663103

About the Author
Emily Benson-Scott's work has appeared in Atlanta Review, Cold Mountain Review, Colorado Review, Green Hills Literary Lantern, Nimrod International Journal, and Southern Poetry Review, among other journals. Her travel writing has appeared in The London Daily Telegraph, Time Out New York, Delta Sky, Postcards, Venice, and Ultratravel. She holds a BA in international relations from Cornell University, and an MFA in creative writing from Goddard College. Formerly an adjunct professor with CUNY, Emily and her husband have spent the last decade working remotely from locations around the world, ranging from the Arctic Circle of Norway to the stiletto heel of Italy. More at www.emilybensonscott.com

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