At the White Window

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The collection explores themes of myth, history, and nature, rooted in Oberlin, Ohio, where the author has lived for four decades. David Young employs a variety of poetic forms, including prose poems, sonnets, and free verse, showcasing his distinctive and musical voice. The book begins with an elegiac section honoring his mother and poet Miroslav Holub, and concludes with "Cloudstown Lightfall," a series of ten sonnets that artistically depict Oberlin. Both new and longtime readers will find much to appreciate in this engaging work.