The Day Every Day Is - Paperback

by Lee Upton (Author)

Lyrical poems excavating cultural myths and contradictions, offering wit and tenderness to resist violence.

Lee Upton's seventh collection presents poems that are both crisp and expansive, exploring the intersection of the ordinary and the supernatural. These poems delve into suffering, from historical torture to the extinction of species, while also seeking redemption through wit and sensuality. The collection meditates on the agonies of illness, grief, and the blasting of innocence, offering a unique perspective on the human condition.

In this book of mysteries, Upton cultivates a redemptive energy, using wit to resist violence and find solace in the sensual and tender aspects of life. This collection is for readers who appreciate thought-provoking poetry, cultural analysis, and emotional depth. Discover a world where myths intertwine with reality, and where the power of language offers a means to resist the darkness.

Author Biography

Lee Upton's poetry has appeared widely, including in The New Yorker, Poetry, The Southern Review, and three editions of Best American Poetry. She is a fiction writer and literary critic as well as a poet. She has written six other collections of poetry, including Bottle the Bottles the Bottles the Bottles. She lives in Easton, Pennsylvania. www.leeupton.com