Overview
Celebrated Irish poet Mary O’Malley’s latest collection explores the boundaries and conflicts that divide humanity, from the legal separation of Northern and Southern Ireland to the heartbreaking detachment of husband and wife. Also examined is the complex nature of “homeâ€â€”what it is, where it is, and what happens when one cannot return. Both personal and political, this volume ultimately reveals harsh truths about life, love, and the chaos therein.Reviews
"Her work is an inspiration to me, and I am delighted to see this addition to her oeuvre." —Katie Donovan, author, on The Boning HallAuthor Biography
Mary O'Malley has taught writing in prisons, schools, and universities, and edited two books of children's writing. Her previous collections of poetry include Asylum Road, The Boning Hall, A Consideration of Silk, A Knife in the Wave, and Where the Rocks Float.
