Ted Mathys is the author of four books of poetry. His work often grapples with the ambiguity and complexity of the human experience, employing unconventional turns of phrase and unexpected imagery. Mathys's style is characterized by its meticulous attention to language and a drive to explore the boundaries of verse. His poetry invites readers to contemplate the world around us and our own inner lives.
From gold rushes to black gold, this mythic and sought-after substance gilds Ted Mathys's elegiac poems, placing a glimmering mirror between resource extraction and utopian dreaming, exploitation and emotional longing.