Nathaniel Tarn is a poet, essayist, and translator whose work is informed by a profound engagement with anthropology and cultural history. His writing is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach, blending literary sensibility with analytical rigor. Tarn's poems and essays often explore themes of identity, memory, and humanity's place in the world. His distinctive voice resonates through carefully crafted language and original insights that invite readers to contemplation.
In this literary memoir and autoethnography, poet and anthropologist Nathaniel Tarn reflects on a life lived in an array of times, cultures, and environments, from the Battle of Britain and postwar Paris to conducting fieldwork in Guatemala and the halls of academe and beyond.
Nathaniel Tarn's work marks a pivotal moment in American poetry following his emigration from England. This new edition of his 1976 publication not only preserves the original volume but also emphasizes its significance in Tarn's artistic journey. As part of the Shearsman Library series, it aims to revive important out-of-print poetry, showcasing Tarn's intent and contributions to the literary landscape.