Guide to Native Beasts

by Mary Quade

Mary Quade's point of view is uniquely hers -- linguistically inventive, edgily understated, poised and uncompromising. Nothing deflects her from rendering the relentless way we lurch forward, arms crossed, spreading damage like Edward Teller, wanting 'a crater, some fallout to measure.' Welcome to this new voice skillfully and mercifully calling us to account. --Marilyn Krysl, Judge, 2003 First Book Competition

Genres: Poetry

96 pages, Paperback

Published January 8, 2003

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the poem about dresses. I also really liked the first section that had all the animal motifs. I wasn't as wild about the later sections but I imagine they might grow on me.