Bitter in the Belly

Bitter in the Belly reckons with suicide's wreckage. After John Emil Vincent's best friend descends into depression and hangs himself, fluency and acuity lose their lustre. In his most personal book, Vincent moves from stark innocence through awful events and losses, to something like acceptance without wisdom.

About the author

John Emil Vincent has written several books of poetry including Ganymede's Dog. He lives in Montreal.

Summary

Bitter in the Belly reckons with suicide’s wreckage. After John Emil Vincent’s best friend descends into depression and hangs himself, fluency and acuity lose their lustre. In his most personal book, Vincent moves from stark innocence through awful events and losses, to something like acceptance without wisdom.

Product details

• Authors: John Emil Vincent
• Publisher: Mcgill-Queen's University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2021
• EAN: 9780228009078
• ISBN: 978-0-228-00907-8
• No. of pages: 104
• Series: Hugh Maclennan Poetry Series; Hugh MacLennan Poetry
• Subject: Fiction > Poetry, drama