About the book
For decades a restorer of old homes, Connie Wanek shows us that poetry is everywhere, encountered as easily in the waterways, landscapes, and winters of Minnesota, as in the old roofs and darkened drawers of a home long uninhabited. Rival Gardens includes more than thirty unpublished poems, along with poems selected from three previous books—all in Wanek’s unmistakable voice: plainspoken and elegant, unassuming and wise, observant and original. Many of her new poems focus on the garden, beginning with the Garden of Eden.
A deep feeling for family and for the losses and gains of growing into maturity mark the tone of Rival Gardens, with Wanek always attending to the telling detail and the natural world.
Editions of Rival Gardens
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780803269644
Read an Excerpt
For decades a restorer of old homes, Connie Wanek shows us that poetry is everywhere, encountered as easily in the waterways, landscapes, and winters of Minnesota, as in the old roofs and darkened drawers of a home long uninhabited. Rival Gardens includes more than thirty unpublished poems, along with poems selected from three previous books—all in Wanek’s unmistakable voice: plainspoken and elegant, unassuming and wise, observant and original. Many of her new poems focus on the garden, beginning with the Garden of Eden.
A deep feeling for family and for the losses and gains of growing into maturity mark the tone of Rival Gardens, with Wanek always attending to the telling detail and the natural world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rival Gardens about?
For decades a restorer of old homes, Connie Wanek shows us that poetry is everywhere, encountered as easily in the waterways, landscapes, and winters of Minnesota, as in the old roofs and darkened drawers of a home long uninhabited. Rival Gardens includes more than thirty unpublished poems, along with poems selected from three previous books—all in Wanek’s unmistakable voice: plainspoken and elegant, unassuming and wise, observant and original. Many of her new poems focus on the garden, beginning with the Garden of Eden.
A deep feeling for family and for the losses and gains of growing into maturity mark the tone of Rival Gardens, with Wanek always attending to the telling detail and the natural world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rival Gardens?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Rival Gardens?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803269644
Is Rival Gardens part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Ted Kooser Contemporary Poetry
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rival Gardens?
Connie Wanek
Who is the Publisher of the book Rival Gardens?
Nebraska
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rival Gardens is available as paperback(ISBN 9780803269644)
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