Forest Gander Books

Forrest Gander's work is deeply informed by his background, weaving together ecological themes with literary exploration, drawing inspiration from his studies in geology. His writing, spanning poetry, essays, and fiction, delves into the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world with a distinctive sensitivity. Gander frequently engages in collaborations with visual artists and translates works from Latin American literature, reflecting a profound interest in global ecosystems and the human experience within them. His approach is both scientific and poetic, uncovering hidden connections in our world.

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"Forrest Gander knows that the poet's first duty is 'to see what's there and not already patterned by familiarity' - and in Your Nearness he brings to that task a combination of vision, generosity of spirit and humility in the face of wonder that singles him out as one of the fi nest, and most vigilant, poets working in English today."- JOHN BURNSIDE"There's a deep personal feeling found in Forrest Gander's desperately beautiful 'Librettos for Eros' [in which] feeling masters the poems, and it is feeling about self, desperate, squandered, willful, all but out of control - and ultimately uncivilized...."- THOM GUNN

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