Cold Snap as Yearning

by Robert Vivian

Whether confronting a gravel road, a hallucinatory vision of a horse-woman, a deep sensitivity to noise, or the curiosity of crows, Robert Vivian sees the world in a novel way, and this collection gives readers the opportunity to share his unique and intriguing vision.

Genres: Essays, Nonfiction

150 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2001

Reviews

[Lisa Findley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous descriptions, felt my Midwestern environment entirely

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of short narratives -- non-fiction reflections -- published a few years ago by my favorite Alma professor, this book has been sitting next to my chair for about a year or so, beckoning to me from time to time when I am once again in need of some Vivianism, some melodramatic philosophy in my normal day (becuase I always need more...). Very descriptive, moving, thought-provoking, full of unique comparisons and powerful insight; it seems like a nice segue between that which is seen and that which is felt, asking you to look deeper within yourself, deeper within the world we inhabit, searching for meaning in a way not enough of us do.

[Sue Silverman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an essay collection of meditative essays. One of the essays, "Light Calling to Other Light," is one of the best I've ever read.

[Drew · Rating 4 out of 5]

A series of thoughtful, beautiful literary examinations of nature / people / life -- without sap or tied-with-a-bow sort of resolution.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

So beautiful it changed me as a writer. His prose is poetry.