Today: 101 Ghazals

by Suzanne Gardinier

Gardinier is above all a poet whose language and images are completely integrated so that, in Keats's words, every rift is laden with ore. --Adrienne Rich Praise for Suzanne Gardinier's previous work: A great poem of this end of our century. It is masterfully structured in recurring themes and voices which build on and off each other. Gardinier is above all a poet whose language and images are completely integrated so that in Keats's words, every rift is laden with ore. I found this a thrilling poem to read. --Adrienne Rich

Genres: Poetry

191 pages, Paperback

First published March 10, 2008

Reviews

[Pamela Kallimanis]

I had to spend more time with this book than I originally thought. At first, I was so glad to see that Suzanne had written something new, and I kept comparing it to the first collection. By doing so, I deprived myself the time to really sit with each poem. These poems are more meditations than narrative. I found them to be really fantastic. It's unusual for me to purchase a book because I use the public library, but I bought this one. It's a wonderful view of life in the present moment and one poet's unique vision of her environment, her body, the limbs and minds of others, light, reflection and longing. Read this. Take your time with it. Own it!

[Caitlin]

i recently saw suzanne read from this book recently, and her poems were so beautiful, i just forgot to breathe listening to them. i can't wait to get my hands on this book.

[Devynn emory]

incredibly romantic..