Carl Dennis Books

The exploration of wishes serves as a central theme, examining how they shape identity and perception. Some poems depict wishing as a failure to appreciate reality, while others highlight its role in acknowledging the limitations of the present. This collection suggests that poetry plays a vital role in sustaining meaningful desires. Through a diverse array of genres, including elegy and meditation, the poems poignantly illustrate how wishes provide structure and purpose to our lives, offering both consolation and insight.

Carl Dennis's poetry is celebrated for its clarity and emotional depth, combining personal and universal themes. His work spans various genres, including advice, meditation, elegy, and prophecy, often taking surprising turns that challenge and liberate readers. This anthology features selections from his eight previous books alongside new poems, showcasing his unique voice and the wisdom that has garnered him a dedicated following.

Renowned for their accolades, the author explores profound themes through evocative storytelling and rich character development. The narrative intricately weaves personal experiences with broader societal issues, offering readers a deep emotional journey. The prose is both lyrical and impactful, inviting reflection on the human condition. This work stands out for its innovative approach and the author's unique voice, making it a compelling addition to contemporary literature.

Exploring the intersection of the sacred and the mundane, this poetry collection features Carl Dennis's insightful dialogues with both pagan and biblical perspectives. Through clear and sensitive language, the poems illuminate everyday experiences using metaphors drawn from religious myths, translating them into secular terms. Dennis honors the often-overlooked "household gods" that enrich life, offering readers a fresh lens to appreciate the profound in the ordinary. This collection reflects his acclaimed ability to challenge perceptions and evoke deep emotional resonance.

A timely new collection that sounds themes about the fragility of life and our duty to respect the planet in a time of climate change, from the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet whose work “begins in delight and ends in wisdom” (Carrie Fountain) The work of Carl Dennis has won praise for its “integrity, its substance, and its seemingly effortless craft; and for its embodiment of passionate inquiry” (Times Literary Supplement). The title of his new collection, Earthborn, helps to point the way to its two central concerns: how to find meaning, as creatures of the earth, in lives that are short and frail and destined to be forgotten; and how, as stewards of the earth, to address the need to protect our home from ourselves, from the menace to life posed by our own species. The book succeeds in braiding together a recognition of our limits and of our responsibilities in ways that are deeply moving and revealing.

The book explores the transformative impact of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence across various sectors, highlighting their applications in self-driving cars, personalized recommendations, speech recognition, and medical diagnosis. It emphasizes the rapid evolution of these technologies and their significant influence on daily life and work environments.