Stylistically innovative, deeply moving, carefully researched, Martha Collins's eleventh volume of poetry combines her well-known attention to social issues with the elegiac mode of her previous book.
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Martha Collins is an American poet whose work is characterized by a profound exploration of language and form. Her writing frequently delves into social issues and personal experiences with a unique sensitivity. Collins focuses on precision of expression and innovative approaches to poetic structure in her verse. Her voice resonates in contemporary American literature as one of its most significant authors.



- 2022
- 2019
Jane Cooper
- 204 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Though she published only five volumes of poetry over the course of her career, Jane Cooper (1924-2007) was deeply admired by her contemporaries. In Jane Cooper: A Radiance of Attention, Martha Collins and Celia Bland bring together several decades' worth of essential writing on Cooper's poetry.
- 2018
Night Unto Night: Poems
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The book explores the profound and often mysterious aspects of human existence, presenting them in a way that invites readers to find clarity and meaning. Through vivid and evocative prose, it captures the beauty and complexity of life, encouraging deep reflection on the human experience. The narrative is celebrated for its ability to illuminate the intricacies of our emotions and relationships, offering a humbling perspective on what it means to be human.