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Forrest Gander

    January 21, 1956

    Forrest Gander's writing is deeply influenced by his background in literature and geology, often weaving ecological themes into his poetry and prose. His work frequently explores the intricate connections between humanity and the natural world, drawing inspiration from diverse geographical and cultural landscapes. Gander is also a prolific translator and collaborator, engaging with artists across various disciplines to expand the scope of his literary vision. His unique approach offers readers a profound and multifaceted perspective on existence.

    Knot
    Redstart: An Ecological Poetics
    Be With
    Eiko and Koma
    Twice Alive
    The Blue Rock Collection
    • 2022

      Knot

      • 72 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Forrest Gander engages with the striking photographs of Jack Shear, creating a dialogue between visual art and poetry. This collaboration explores themes of perception, memory, and the interplay between image and word, inviting readers to reflect on the deeper meanings behind the captured moments. Gander's poetic responses enhance the emotional resonance of Shear's work, offering a unique artistic experience that bridges two distinct forms of expression.

      Knot
    • 2021

      Twice Alive

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.9(185)Add rating

      An exciting new book about renewal by the winner of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry

      Twice Alive
    • 2020

      Beckoned

      • 60 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Started in 2009, IPNHK is one of the most influential international poetry events in Asia. In its ten-year anniversary in November 2019, 30 famous poets from various countries will be in Hong Kong and ten cities in China afterwards to read their works based on the theme Speech and Silence. číst celé

      Beckoned
    • 2018

      Be With

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.8(947)Add rating

      WINNER OF THE 2019 PULITZER PRIZE IN POETRY LONGLISTED FOR THE 2018 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD Publishers Weekly Best Poetry Book of 2018 Forrest Gander's first book of poems since his Pulitzer finalist Core Samples from the World: a startling look through loss, grief, and regret into the exquisite nature of intimacy

      Be With
    • 2013

      Eiko and Koma

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.7(28)Add rating

      For over thirty years, Eiko & Koma, the Japanese-born choreographers and dancers, have created an influential theatre of movement out of stillness, shape, light, and sound. In tribute and collaboration, the acclaimed American poet Forrest Gander has written a mesmerizing series of poems -- hinging around a dance schematic -- that captures and extends the dancers' performance with lyrical intensity and vividness.

      Eiko and Koma
    • 2012

      Redstart: An Ecological Poetics

      • 84 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Exploring the intricate relationship between nature and culture, this collaborative volume blends prose and poetry to examine how language shapes perception. The authors question the ethnocentric perspective that separates humanity from the natural world, particularly in the context of globalization, industrialization, and population growth. Their work invites readers to reflect on the implications of viewing humans as distinct from other species and how this viewpoint contributes to the exploitation of natural resources.

      Redstart: An Ecological Poetics
    • 2004

      The Blue Rock Collection

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.1(17)Add rating

      Exploring the intersection of geology and human experience, the author delves into emotional, psychological, and political dimensions of our existence. Through poetry and a singular essay, the work advocates for the importance of scientific understanding while also emphasizing the need for alternative perspectives to find meaning in a fragile world. This blend of scientific inquiry and creative expression highlights the richness of human experience beyond empirical data.

      The Blue Rock Collection