Westport Poems
Download or Read eBook Westport Poems PDF written by Jonathan Towers and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2007-04-03 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Jonathan Towers |
| Publisher | : North Atlantic Books |
| Total Pages | : 433 |
| Release | : 2007-04-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781556435959 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1556435959 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Westport Poems by : Jonathan Towers
Book excerpt: A beloved, familiar figure known as “Jon the Walker” for his daily appearances traversing the marshes and waterways of various Connecticut towns, Jonathan Towers composed brief, emotionally evocative poems until his suicide in 2005 after years of struggle with mental illness. His work was fueled by reading and a rich inner life exploring the tarot, medieval history, courtly love and relationship, and the pre-Socratic philosophers. These poems beautifully evoke a sense of place, while also powerfully critiquing the forces of modern life that threaten it.
