Our Stunning Harvest: Poems

by Ellen Bass

Contains some previously published poems.

Genres: Poetry

89 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Ellen Bass is an American poet and author.

Reviews

[Edgar Trevizo · Rating 2 out of 5]

The first book by Ellen I read was the stunning Like a Beggar. I still read it endlessly, rejoicing in its beauty and mastery. I adore the new Ellen. Her last three books, at least, are absolutely magnificent. So I tracked her first ones and got them delivered. It is weird to see how much she has changed, evolved. It's quite evident how much she chisels her poems today and how much she has grown as a woman and a human being. This one is a terrible book, I have to admit. But I seriously recommend to everyone Like a Beggar, The Human Line or Mules of Love. There's where the great Ellen truly is.

[A.B. Calm · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ellen Bass has inspired me to jump into poetry with both feet. I took one of the writing classes she's been offering online during the pandemic. While reading this early book of hers that I managed to track down, I kept thinking of the motto of hers that she shared in one of her classes: "Overdo it if you can."

It's amazing and such a gift to be able to follow a poet as they marinate in their craft. While I'm very glad to have this book in my collection, it's Like a Beggar and Indigo that I'll read over and over.

[Dii · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful. Stunning itself! I don’t even want to be a mother, but if I ever became one I know Ms. Ellen’s poems would bring me comfort. I connected on a deep level with other themes, especially nature. The actual poem Our Stunning Harvest left me shook! This collection was published in 1985 but resonated with social and ecological issues we see today.

[Kirsty · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found Ellen Bass' poetry rather underwhelming. Also, I hope that this is the only occasion on which I will read a poem addressed to a tampon. Very strange indeed.