Description
Although these poems are informed by a lifetime of living in the Ozarks, readers will not find the over-wrought sentimentality, tired stereotypes, or visions of an indestructible, primeval wilderness that have too often colored writing set in this region. Instead, these poems recognize the attributes and faults of the past and present, challenge the clich d representations of place, and engage the experiences of small and independent farmers--a group largely ignored in depictions of the region. These poems also move beyond the Ozarks by addressing a number of universal concerns, such as urban sprawl, the devaluation of manual labor, a diminished sense of place, the loss of small communities, and the fragility of the natural environment.
Author: Phillip Howerton
Publisher: Golden Antelope Press
Published: 11/09/2015
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.23d
ISBN13: 9781936135189
ISBN10: 1936135183
BISAC Categories:
- Poetry | American | General
- Poetry | Subjects & Themes | Places