Where the Deer Were: Poems

by Kate Barnes

Pastoral, narrative, deliberately lyrical poetry set in the rural Maine countryside, and in the literary tradition in which Barnes was raised (her father was Henry Beston, her mother Elizabeth Coatsworth). Beautiful production printed letterpress and featuring six specially commissioned woodcuts by Vermont artist Mary Azarian. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Genres: Poetry

110 pages, Hardcover

First published September 22, 1994

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely gorgeous collection. Never having read Barnes, I didn't know what to expect, but what I found were well-wrought, well-paced poems that stayed fresh and new on every page. She balances observations of the natural world with an internal, emotional focus with perfect poise. Surely and underrated poet.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lyrical poems about farm life in Maine. So many of the poems feature an awareness of light and dark; so appropriate for this time of Winter Solstice.

[Janet Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book of poetry is a keeper for lovers of the genre. This award winning Maine author came by her talent, perhaps through her celebrated parents.
Her father, Henry Beston, was a famous New England naturalist author. And who hasn't heard of Newberry Medal winning Elizabeth Coatsworth?
Maine's first poet laureate, Barnes celebrates love and life in her much-beloved poems. Kate's publisher added another layer to this fascinating book with woodcuts by Mary Azarian, a Caldecott Medalist.