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Book Synopsis: Poetry. LGBT Studies. The first title from Sapphic Classics, a co-edition between Sinister Wisdom Magazine and A Midsummer Night's Press to reprint seminal works of lesbian poetry.
“In spare and forceful language Minnie Bruce Pratt tells a moving story of loss and recuperation, discovering linkages between her own disenfranchisement and the condition of other minorities. She makes it plain, in this masterful sequence of poems, that the real crime against nature is violence and oppression.”—From the Judges’ Statement, Lamont Poetry Prize 1989, CRIME AGAINST NATURE
“Minnie Bruce Pratt’s CRIME AGAINST NATURE is, for a number of reasons, a work at the poetic crossroads. It extends the subject of love poetry; it extends the subject of feminist and lesbian poetry; it looks in several directions through the lens of a strong, sensuous poetics, through that fusion of experience with imagination that is the core of poetry, and through cadences founded in the music of speech, tightened and drawn to an individual pitch.”—Adrienne Rich
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Experience the power of poetry and dive into the world of LGBT studies with "Crime Against Nature" from Sapphic Classics. In this groundbreaking collaboration between Sinister Wisdom Magazine and A Midsummer Night's Press, we bring you a collection of seminal works of lesbian poetry.
Minnie Bruce Pratt takes us on a journey of self-discovery, loss, and resilience through her spare and forceful language. With every line, she explores the connections between her own struggles and those faced by other minorities. Through her masterful sequence of poems, Pratt reveals that the real crime against nature is the violence and oppression that plagues our society today.
Recognized by the Lamont Poetry Prize in 1989, "Crime Against Nature" is a work that pushes boundaries and blurs the lines of traditional poetry. It goes beyond the realm of love poetry, feminist literature, and lesbian writings. Pratt's words resonate with a strong, sensuous poetics that will transport you to a world where experiences merge with imagination, and cadences create an individual pitch that is truly extraordinary.
Don't miss out on this poetic masterpiece that has left a lasting impact on readers and critics alike. Take a step towards a deeper understanding of the human condition and the pursuit of social justice. Discover the allure of "Crime Against Nature" today.
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