The Mad Farmer Poems

Wendell Berry channels his frustration with contemporary society's treatment of land and community through the character of the Mad Farmer in this collection of poems. This ongoing sequence blends manifestos, meditations, and humorous rants, reflecting a deep-seated anger and a yearning for a more meaningful connection to the past. The Mad Farmer serves as both a necessary voice and a regrettable figure, capturing the complexities of modern existence while provoking thought and laughter.