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I picked this book up for a goodreads group read—and, honestly, only because it was on the 1001 books list. And I am so glad I did. Originally published in 1890 in Norway, it doesn't feel dated or culturally "different" (to boring American me). It feels like it could be happening now, to the man t...
A gorgeous book. I'd love a different translation, though - a few lines words here and there seemed clunky, or just slightly off. Really lovely, quiet imagery
Very nice anthology of poetry from all over the world, across generations. The theme is how our relationship with nature has changed over time. From Milton and Swift to Rumi, Rilke, Neruda, and Eskimo songs to Whitman and Wordsworth, and finally to contemporary poets like Mary Oliver, Wendell Berry...
I'm not actually gonna read this. What I'm gonna do is buy it and next time a homeless guy asks me for change I'll be like "Here, I bet you'll really like this book."
I really wanted to like this. I'm a huge fan of Marion Woodman (why isn't she listed as co-author, Goodreads?) and Robert Bly is certainly a brilliant and interesting man. But there is so much wrong with this book. It's based on a workshop they co-facilitated together to bring the genders "back in t...