Almost Islands

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Focusing on the deep friendship between Collis and the reclusive poet Phyllis Webb, this memoir explores themes of literary ambition, the complexities of poetry, and the intersection of politics and art. Through a series of poetic and philosophical reflections, it delves into the struggles of writing and the silence that can follow creative endeavors. The narrative unfolds in a non-linear style, intertwining various ideas and experiences, making it a rich meditation on the nature of creativity and the passage of time.