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The Oracles of the ancient world, believed to speak for gods and to foretell the future, are reimagined in this collection where their voices awaken in the modern American landscape. The poems evoke the ancient power of prophecy and channel it through diverse settings—from New England universities and Hawaiian volcanoes to dilapidated factories and Chinatown kitchens. Each poem traces a path across the continent, inviting the reader to follow the oracular guidance from the Old East to the New West. The work blends mythic resonance with contemporary imagery, forming a rich, sardonic, and sorrowful tapestry that speaks to the quest for meaning in today’s world.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Catherynne M. Valente
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