The Things that Matter

An Anthology of Women's Spiritual Poetry

Author: Julia Neuberger
ISBN: 9780312118990

Penned by writers ranging from Elizabeth Barrett Browning to Emily Dickinson to Stevie Smith, The Things That Matter is a superior anthology of women's poetry.Most anthologies of religious and spiritual poetry have so far been dominated by men. The Things That Matter includes female poets as well known as the Brontes and Sylvia Plath, but also many unknowns. Each poet has an important message for the reader interested in her inner life, particularly in the contemplation of life, death and immortality.Probing two main themes - death and the sense of the presence of the "other" - this collection presents poems of deep spirituality, passion, and intense delight. These are women's voices, expressing a quest very different from men's and the intensity and intimacy of their experiences prove to be both moving and joyful. This is a truly remarkable collection.

Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publish Date: 1995

Subjects: Poetry / General

This book is available in the following Community Centers: Women's Center (Location: Poetry)