About the book
In Christian theology, a skandalon is a distraction from grace, a maze of error where we wander pointlessly, wasting our lives. To the ancient Greeks, a skandalon was the trigger of a trap. T. R. Hummer's labyrinthine new collection encompasses these meanings and more, as its poems take various paths -- some beguiling, some grotesque, some instructive, some opaque -- to unexpected destinations. Undergirding the collection is a series of progressive vignettes entitled \"Victims of the Wedding,\" which follows the quarrels and couplings of a human man and woman as well as the angel and demon who observe them.
Skandalon presents poems that consider the subtle, tragic, and ridiculous responses of creatures who lose themselves in a world they had wrongly imagined to be their own.
Editions of Skandalon
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807157411
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807157435
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807157442
- PDF
- ISBN 9780807157428
Read an Excerpt
In Christian theology, a skandalon is a distraction from grace, a maze of error where we wander pointlessly, wasting our lives. To the ancient Greeks, a skandalon was the trigger of a trap. T. R. Hummer's labyrinthine new collection encompasses these meanings and more, as its poems take various paths -- some beguiling, some grotesque, some instructive, some opaque -- to unexpected destinations. Undergirding the collection is a series of progressive vignettes entitled \"Victims of the Wedding,\" which follows the quarrels and couplings of a human man and woman as well as the angel and demon who observe them.
Skandalon presents poems that consider the subtle, tragic, and ridiculous responses of creatures who lose themselves in a world they had wrongly imagined to be their own.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skandalon about?
In Christian theology, a skandalon is a distraction from grace, a maze of error where we wander pointlessly, wasting our lives. To the ancient Greeks, a skandalon was the trigger of a trap. T. R. Hummer's labyrinthine new collection encompasses these meanings and more, as its poems take various paths -- some beguiling, some grotesque, some instructive, some opaque -- to unexpected destinations. Undergirding the collection is a series of progressive vignettes entitled \"Victims of the Wedding,\" which follows the quarrels and couplings of a human man and woman as well as the angel and demon who observe them.
Skandalon presents poems that consider the subtle, tragic, and ridiculous responses of creatures who lose themselves in a world they had wrongly imagined to be their own.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Skandalon?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Skandalon?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807157411
How long is Skandalon and how many pages does it have?
Skandalon has 88 page(s)
Is Skandalon part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Southern Messenger Poets
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Skandalon?
Terry Hummer
Who is the Publisher of the book Skandalon?
LSU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Skandalon is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807157411) and ebook(ISBN 9780807157435) and ebook(ISBN 9780807157442) and pdf(ISBN 9780807157428)
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