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The Empty Quarter
Fiction. Sharon Mesmer's first fiction collection follows the 1998 publication of her first book of poems, Half Angel, Half Lunch, which Allan Ginsberg called beautifully bold and vivaciously modern. Her work has appeared in such publications as New American Writing, Lingo, The World and Poets & Writers. Sharon's poems sweep the reader up in suppositions of identity and purpose. Who are we and what's going on here, and couldn't we and it be more luxuriant, astute and sexy than anyone could possibly imagine. The poet is vulnerable (but definitely not wimpy) as she flexes her mind and body in words over (and through) matter to produce multiple revelations over and over again. -- Ed Friedman
- GenresShort Stories
73 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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About the author
Sharon Mesmer
15 books12 followersSharon Mesmer is an American writer. Born in the windy city, she moved to New York City in 1988 and has since made the East Coast of the United States her home.
Mesmer is considered to be a member of the Flarf poetry movement.
From 2003-2006 her column, “Seasonal Affect,” appeared in the French fashion magazine Purple; currently her music and book reviews can be found in The Brooklyn Rail.
Her awards include a 2010 Fulbright Specialist grant, a 2009 Jerome Foundation/SASE grant (as co-recipient/mentor, with poet Elisabeth Workman, grantee), two New York Foundation for the Arts fellowships (2007 and 1999), and the 1990 MacArthur Scholarship given through the Brooklyn College MFA poetry program by nomination of Allen Ginsberg.
She also teaches creative writing at New York University and the New School.
Mesmer is considered to be a member of the Flarf poetry movement.
From 2003-2006 her column, “Seasonal Affect,” appeared in the French fashion magazine Purple; currently her music and book reviews can be found in The Brooklyn Rail.
Her awards include a 2010 Fulbright Specialist grant, a 2009 Jerome Foundation/SASE grant (as co-recipient/mentor, with poet Elisabeth Workman, grantee), two New York Foundation for the Arts fellowships (2007 and 1999), and the 1990 MacArthur Scholarship given through the Brooklyn College MFA poetry program by nomination of Allen Ginsberg.
She also teaches creative writing at New York University and the New School.
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November 25, 2018
Stories blending graceful lyricism and sharp observations into powerful prose. Definitely recommended.
August 12, 2015
Good lord I want to be Sharon Mesmer.
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