Caryl Pagel is a scholar and editor whose work explores the depths of poetry and nonfiction. She holds a position at Cleveland State University, where she contributes to the NEOMFA program. Her editorial work with Rescue Press and direction of the Cleveland State University Poetry Center highlight her commitment to literary community and innovation. Pagel's own writing, including two collections of poetry, demonstrates a profound engagement with language and form.
Exploring Midwestern mythologies and landscapes, this collection of poems intertwines ecopoetic elements with visual and archival modes. It delves into themes of deep time and the ephemeral nature of existence, creating an intimate reflection on both personal and collective crises. Through its unique approach, it challenges conventional perceptions of the ordinary, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of the environment and human experience.
Offfers a collection of sublime meditations on the unbelievable, the coincidental, and the apparitional. Often containing reflections on the art of storytelling, Caryl Pagel's essays blend memoir, research, and reflection, and are driven by a desire to observe connections between the visual and the invisible.