The Angel of Absolute Zero

Marjorie Stelmach's new collection, The Angel of Absolute Zero, seeks to engage its readers in thoughtful reflection on our difficult times. The opening section of the book, entitled Canticle of Want, introduces the collection's governing characteristic: these poems want a lot. They ask us to view our damaged planet and acknowledge our complicity; to question "how it is we have come to this" and take heart in our wish to be more worthy; to accept suffering and loss and yet feel gratitude, expect joy. In short, these poems aspire to "teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom."

About the author

Marjorie Stelmach is the author of seven previous volumes ofpoems, most recently, Walking the Mist, 2021 and The Angel ofAbsolute Zero, 2022. A selection of her poems received the firstMissouri Biennial Award, and her first book, Night Drawings, wasawarded the Marianne Moore Prize from Helicon Nine Editions.She served as the first director of the Howard Nemerov ScholarshipProgram at Washington University in St. Louis.

Product details

• Authors: Marjorie Stelmach
• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.04.2022
• EAN: 9781666738124
• ISBN: 978-1-66673-812-4
• No. of pages: 114
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 178 g
• Series: Poiema Poetry Series
• Subject: Fiction > Poetry, drama