Situated between the realms of the real and the fantastic, this collection of eco-poetry relays the ferocious power and long-lasting effects of extreme weather events such as cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons. Exploring the period before, during, and after a cyclone’s arrival, these emotionally charged poems travel from trampled forests and torn rooftops to the inner heartache and emotional distress felt among disaster survivors. This poetic and psychological journey through trauma explores the deep connection between human beings and their environment.
Susan Hawthorneis a poet, an aerialist, a research associate at Victoria University, and the cofounder and publisher of Spinifex Press. She is the author of Bird,The Butterfly Effect, andUnsettling the Land.
Earth's Breath is almost a verse novel; almost a book of theory and politics. It is a psychological and poetic journey through ecological disaster.
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