The Caiplie caves
Solie, Karen, 1966-2019
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The Canadian Karen Solie is rapidly establishing a reputation as one of the most important poets at work today. Her fifth book of poetry, 'The Caiplie Caves', is a profound and timely consideration of the nature of crisis: at its heart is the figure of St Ethernan, a seventh-century Irish missionary to Scotland who retreated to the caves of the Fife coast in order to decide whether to establish a priory on May Island or pursue a life of solitude. His decision would have been informed by realities of war, misinformation and power; Solie imagines this crisis also complicated by grief, confusion - and a faith placed under extreme duress.
Main title:
The Caiplie caves / Karen Solie.
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Imprint:
London : Picador, 2019.London : Picador, 2019.
Collation:
80 pages ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781529005325 (pbk)
Dewey class:
811 SOL
Language:
English
BRN:
2145928