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| (Thank you to Restless Books for providing me with a copy of this book!) |
about book: (summary from publisher)
In a sweeping but intimate blend of ecopoetry, mythology, and political verse, Eskatos & the Stretched Necks of Stillness communes with Sweden’s primeval woodlands during an age of transformation. These collected poems lead the reader down overgrown paths, beyond the flickering of leaves and lichen, to meet the dead: a troop of scattering spirits that Söderlund sets out to praise, and to mourn. Shining of rain and gnawing of sorrow, cast from stone, frost, surgical nails, and charcoal ash, Söderlund’s hypnotic ode forms a fragile tether to a world and past that threatens to slip through our fingers, and which no generation who seeks to survive can disclaim.
my thoughts:
Wow! What a powerful collection of poetry. I absolutely LOVED it to bits. Talk about all the feels, Eskatos & The Stretched Necks of Stillness by Mats Söderlund and translated by Olivia Olsen, has it in spades. The way Söderlund explores grief through the life and death of nature is exquisite. His ability to create a rhythm with his words is astounding. You can't help but feel the urgency with which he writes, because it touches you deeply and leaves its mark. This book is a testament to his talent and creativity. And, it's the perfect example of how poetry can be both loud and quiet at the same time. It's truly an amazing read.
I would happily recommend Eskatos & The Stretched Necks of Stillness to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read - you won't want to miss out on this excellent book. Make sure to grab a copy and check it out!
Thank you to Restless Books for providing me with a copy of this book.