For Lack of a Dictionary by Morris, Rosalind
For Lack of a Dictionary by Morris, Rosalind

For Lack of a Dictionary

Poetry that weaves personal narratives with deep political insights, masterfully exploring the intricate intersections of history, philosophy,...
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Author: Rosalind Morris
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Language: English
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For Lack of a Dictionary by Morris, Rosalind

For Lack of a Dictionary

$46.46
For Lack of a Dictionary by Morris, Rosalind

For Lack of a Dictionary

$46.46
Author: Rosalind Morris
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description

Poetry that weaves personal narratives with deep political insights, masterfully exploring the intricate intersections of history, philosophy, and emotion

In this debut collection, renowned scholar Rosalind Morris spans the lyrical landscapes of personal experience and global political dilemmas. Organized into four distinct sections, each featuring seven poems that vary in style and content, For Lack of a Dictionary reflects the diverse facets of human complexity and the struggle to find a language capable of addressing them. Beginning with a mythopoetic exploration of the self and progressing through varied voices and forms--from the epistolary and the erotic to the elegiac--the collection navigates the absences and presences that shape our interpersonal connections. From Homer's Iliad to Hobbes's Leviathan, and from the intimate letters of the Rosenbergs to the television broadcasts of lunar landings, Morris revisits epic figures of classical literature with a contemporary voice, concluding with poignant reflections on personal loss and the seductive allure of magical thinking in times of grief.

In the tradition of Adrienne Rich and Muriel Rukeyser, Morris engages in a dialogue that challenges and enlightens, positioning For Lack of a Dictionary as a profound commentary on the intersections of personal and political realms.

Author: Rosalind Morris
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Published: 04/01/2025
Pages: 80
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.22d
ISBN: 9781531509736

About the Author
Rosalind Morris, Professor of Anthropology at Columbia University, is a prolific writer and scholar. Her recent books include Unstable Ground: The Lives, Deaths, and Afterlives of Gold in South Africa and Accounts and Drawings from Underground, co-created with William Kentridge. Recognized with Rockefeller and Guggenheim fellowships, a Berlin Prize, and residencies at prestigious institutions, as well as film festival prizes, Morris's academic and creative works traverse disciplinary boundaries with artfulness, courage, and precision. Visit www.rosalindcmorris.com for more.
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