Polynomials and Pollen: Parables, Proverbs, Paradigms and Praise for Lois

by Jay Wright

A gift for his wife, Jay Wright’s Polynomials and Pollen explores the complementary exigencies of abstraction and physicality. In five sections, each arranged under the aegis of a tutelary concept―from the Yoruba, Akan, Bamana, and Náhuatl―the book is a constellation of protophilosophical inquiry into notions of order, disarray, evidence, flowering, and return; it is also a dynamically visceral work whose feelingtones register rage as well as devotion.

Genres: Poetry

121 pages, Paperback

First published April 21, 2008

Reviews

[Colm · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Why should I bother
to match the great order of nature,
or feel compelled
to live
in the geometric
contradiction some lilly intends?"

A lot of it when through me but like the above quote, some of it was really really really cool!

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mathias, was kind enough to recommend this poet to me and it was definitely an excellent recommendation. I'm eager to read more of Wright's books.