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The Tender, Wild Things (Many Voices Project)

by Diane Jarvenpa

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ISBN13: 9780898232363
ISBN10: 0898232368
Condition: Standard
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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

"Organic lyricism . . . subtle narratives. . . . A wonderful book and a gorgeous journey not to be missed."-Lee Ann Roripaugh

This rapturous journey through poetry takes the reader through reclaiming a Finnish heritage, seasons of a childless marriage, the decision to adopt a child from China, nurturing the poet's mother through a final illness, and finding consolation in "the wild, tender things."

Diane Jarvenpais a Minnesota native whose grandparents all emigrated from Finland. She has received grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and, as Diane Jarvi, performs folk and world music in Europe, Australia, and the United States.

About the Author

Diane Jarvenpa is a Minnesota native whose grandparents all emigrated from Finland. Her first book, Divining the Landscape, was published by New Rivers Press in 1996. She has received grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and, as Diane Jarvi, is a versatile performer of folk and world music in Europe, Australia, and the United States.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780898232363
Author:
Jarvenpa, Diane
Publisher:
New Rivers Press
Subject:
General
Subject:
Women's Studies - General
Subject:
General Poetry
Subject:
American - General
Series:
Many Voices Project
Series Volume:
113
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
102
Dimensions:
902x610x28 41

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