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Name: Artifacts
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Scott C. Holstad

Scott C. Holstad’s newest chapbook, *Artifacts*, presents a collection of confessional poems that confront themes of violence, pain, and mental health. The work blends sharp satire, dark humor, and moral inquiry to explore anger, cruelty, and the scars of survival, while offering reflective memories of inner turmoil and the impact of personal struggles on others.

First publish date: 2001

Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry

Authors: Scott C. Holstad

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