Penelope Shuttle Bücher
Penelope Shuttles Poesie schöpft Inspiration aus den elementaren Kräften Cornwalls, wo sie seit 1970 lebt, und aus den tiefen persönlichen Erfahrungen. Ihre Arbeit erforscht häufig die weibliche Verfassung und verwebt Alltägliches mit Mythos und Traum, um das Außergewöhnliche im Gewöhnlichen zu offenbaren. Shuttle verwendet lebendige, elementare Bilder, und ihre Sprache kann von zeremonieller Ehrfurcht zu eindringlicher, direkter Intimität wechseln, wenn sie sich mit den zartesten Aspekten des Lebens und Verlusts befasst.
Noah
- 56 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Exploring themes of mythology and environmentalism, the narrative weaves together Penelope Shuttle's poetic reflections inspired by Old English dictionaries and a medieval mystery play about Noah. The work critiques patriarchal norms through the lens of Noah's wife, Emzara, while drawing connections between ancient stories and contemporary issues. By blending rich biblical imagery with modern concerns, it presents a vision that reimagines the future, highlighting the interplay between past and present.
Exploring themes of nature and resilience, this collection of sonnets reflects on the pandemic experience. The authors creatively juxtapose the vibrancy of the natural world against the monotony of lockdown life. Their playful approach to sonnet forms results in a visually engaging pamphlet that offers accessible yet profound poetry. With a bold voice, the work captures the essence of confronting and overcoming the challenges of isolation, making a powerful statement against the "lockdown blues."
The submerged land of Lyonesse was once part of Cornwall, according to myth, standing for a lost paradise in Arthurian legend, but becomes an emblem of human frailty in the face of climate change in Penelope Shuttle's new poems. The second part of the book, New Lamps for Old, is a collection of poems searching for meaning in life after bereavement.