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Poems
A rare blend of devotional poetry and sharp literary commentary from James Cawthorn,锟斤拷 offering both reflection and wit in one volume.
This edition pairs a psalm-inspired meditation with a thoughtful examination of taste in art and architecture.
In these pages, the speaker wrestles with big questions about God, existence, and human frailty, while also turning a critical eye to culture, fashion, and the art that shapes our world. The text blends meditative verse with prose that surveys ideas of taste, style, and architectural form. Readers will encounter a dramatic range—from awe-filled hymns to playful, at times satirical, takes on taste and refinement.
What you’ll experience
Devotional, richly imagistic poetry that explores the power and mystery of the divine. Accessible prose essays that examine what “taste” means in art, design, and society. Connections between spirituality, culture, and everyday life in a single, hybrid volume. Ideal for readers of classic English verse and readers who enjoy literary criticism that mixes reverence with wit. If you’re drawn to thoughtful, era-spanning reflections on art and faith, this book may be a great fit for your shelf.
This edition pairs a psalm-inspired meditation with a thoughtful examination of taste in art and architecture.
In these pages, the speaker wrestles with big questions about God, existence, and human frailty, while also turning a critical eye to culture, fashion, and the art that shapes our world. The text blends meditative verse with prose that surveys ideas of taste, style, and architectural form. Readers will encounter a dramatic range—from awe-filled hymns to playful, at times satirical, takes on taste and refinement.
What you’ll experience
Devotional, richly imagistic poetry that explores the power and mystery of the divine. Accessible prose essays that examine what “taste” means in art, design, and society. Connections between spirituality, culture, and everyday life in a single, hybrid volume. Ideal for readers of classic English verse and readers who enjoy literary criticism that mixes reverence with wit. If you’re drawn to thoughtful, era-spanning reflections on art and faith, this book may be a great fit for your shelf.
238 pages, Paperback
Published January 28, 2024
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