Terrible Blooms

by Melissa Stein

Book Overview

"Ms. Stein reminds us that there is no honey--rough, or otherwise--without the sting." --The New York Times

In this lush, disturbing second collection from Melissa Stein, exquisite images are salvaged from harm and survival. Set against the natural world's violence--both ordinary and sublime--pain shines jewel-like out of these poems, illuminating what lovers and families conceal. Stein uses her gifts for persona and lyric richness to build worlds...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556595298
• ISBN13: 9781556595295
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"