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Peter Cole

    Peter Cole is a celebrated poet and translator whose work bridges the worlds of verse and rich cultural heritage. His original poetry collections are complemented by extensive translations from Hebrew and Arabic, making both medieval and modern literature accessible to readers. His distinctive literary voice and profound engagement with language and culture have garnered significant recognition. Cole's writing serves as a conduit between tradition and the contemporary, offering readers both poetic and intellectual enrichment.

    What is Doubled
    The Shunra and the Schmetterling
    Things on Which I've Stumbled
    True Self, True Wealth
    Coyote and Raven Go Canoeing: Coming Home to the Village Volume 42
    Dockworker Power
    • 2024

      Draw Me After

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      “Cole’s splendid ear orchestrates awakenings.” —Forrest Gander, author of Twice Alive Peter Cole’s luminous new book is in many ways his freest and most moving to date. In Draw Me After, Cole evolves a supple, singular music that charts regions of wonder and danger, from Eden as a place of first response and responsibility to modern sites of natural and political catastrophe. At the heart of the volume lie two remarkable series: one translates drawings by Terry Winters into a textured language spun from the material abstractions of Winters’s art; the other winds through the book in dreamlike fashion, offering prismatic and often haunting meditations on the letters of the Hebrew alphabet—in kabbalistic tradition, the building blocks of existence. Inventive and receptive, physical, metaphysical, and playful, Cole’s poetry disturbs and enchants with “a quiet, streaming power . . . that leads the reader back to it over and over again” (Ray González, The Bloomsbury Review).

      Draw Me After
    • 2023

      Love Unveiled

      Echoes from the Soul

      • 166 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The narrative intertwines romance and spirituality, crafting a rich tapestry of emotions that resonate deeply. It invites readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, exploring the profound connections between love and the soul. Through its unique blend of fiction and heartfelt themes, the book delves into the complexities of love and the spiritual dimensions of personal growth.

      Love Unveiled
    • 2023
    • 2022

      In today's unpredictable world, recognizing early signs of impending challenges is crucial. This book offers practical strategies and coping mechanisms to prepare for life's tumultuous moments. It guides readers in developing resilience, enabling them to navigate difficulties effectively and emerge stronger. With a focus on proactive measures, it empowers individuals to maintain stability amidst chaos.

      The Pain We Feel Today Will Be Our Strength Tomorrow
    • 2020

      Our Human Nature

      • 110 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the March 2020 global pandemic, the narrative captures the fear and uncertainty experienced worldwide. It explores the profound impact of the crisis on individuals and communities, highlighting themes of loss, panic buying, and the fragility of life. As nations grapple with the escalating infection rates, the book delves into the emotional turmoil faced by people as they navigate a suddenly perilous world.

      Our Human Nature
    • 2020

      Lesson of Life

      • 108 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Exploring the challenges faced by individuals across different ages, this book emphasizes the importance of embracing life's lessons. It encourages readers to expand their perspectives and be open-minded, suggesting that personal growth and understanding come from confronting obstacles.

      Lesson of Life
    • 2020

      "A meditation on receptivity and composition, sensation and sympathy. Braiding drawings by artist Terry Winters, poems Cole wrote in response to them, and a prose commentary that explores the often synaesthetic meeting of mediums, this cahier asks what it might mean to 'translate experience'. In the process, it reflects on the primary yet mysterious role mediation plays in all we see and do, hear and know"--Belly band

      On Being Drawn
    • 2020
    • 2018

      Hymns & Qualms

      New and Selected Poems and Translations

      • 338 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The poetry showcases a unique blend of intellectual depth and sensory pleasure, seamlessly connecting abstract ideas with physical expression. This collection explores a diverse emotional landscape, encompassing themes of spirituality, desire, loss, and anger, while employing varied poetic forms. The interplay of thought and rhythm creates a rich musicality that invites readers to experience both the cerebral and the visceral aspects of Cole's work.

      Hymns & Qualms
    • 2018