Louis Jenkins Livres

This collection features 50 prose poems by Louis Jenkins, celebrated for his unique voice and mastery in the genre. Known for his ability to blend the ordinary with the profound, Jenkins captures moments of everyday life with depth and insight. His work invites readers to explore the subtleties of human experience, showcasing a blend of humor and poignancy. This gathering highlights Jenkins' status as a significant figure in contemporary poetry, as recognized by fellow poet Robert Bly.

This award-winning poetry collection explores themes of identity, nature, and the human experience through vivid imagery and emotional depth. The poems reflect a unique voice, blending personal narrative with broader cultural observations, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of life and the beauty found within it. The author's skillful use of language and form showcases a profound understanding of poetic craft, making this work a significant contribution to contemporary literature.

Francis Bacon; the Earl of Oxford, Edward De Vere; and Mary Sidney, Countess of Pembroke: all of them have been put forward as the real author of the plays. But why would they hide behind an anonymous actor? Who was the real Bard of Stratford? This title introduces us to the main candidates and their respective claims.

Louis Jenkins has been charming readers with his subtle, curious, cantankerous, and Quixotic prose poems for decades. It might be late-night ruminations about the plumbing, a bear wandering aimlessly downtown, a fishing lure so grotesque it couldn't possibly attract a fish, a row of spindly poplars in a field, or a visit to long-lost relatives in Norway. Given any situation or observation, Jenkins will follow the thread until it peters out, then veers in an entirely new but strangely logical direction, arriving, in the end, at some new, unexpected, and often hilarious truth. In Where Your House Is Now, Jenkins has combined the best of his earlier work with an entirely new set of poems that make it clear he has not lost his knack for uncovering the mysterious and bizarre beneath the quotidian experiences of Minnesota life.

Exploring life in the northern frontier, this collection of poems delves into themes of middle age and personal reflection. The work showcases the unique voice of a distinguished Midwest poet, offering insights into the human experience through vivid imagery and contemplative verses. Each poem invites readers to ponder the complexities of life and the passage of time, making it a poignant addition to contemporary poetry.

A sublimely playful, profound and very funny play by celebrated actor Mark Rylance and critically acclaimed Minnesotan contemporary prose poet Louis Jenkins.

Exploring the intricacies of everyday life, the poems in this collection reveal profound metaphysical insights about existence. Jenkins skillfully weaves humor and seriousness into his prose poems, creating a unique blend that captures the strangeness of being alive. The volume features all of his published works along with select fragments, showcasing his original voice and mastery of the form. His strategic wandering through feelings and surreal imagery evokes the lasting impact of uncanny dreams, making each poem resonate deeply.