About the book
The haunting poems in ORDINARY GRAVITY drop you into a world of logging towns of western Oregon in the fifties and sixties—a way of life undergoing change—with forays into the small towns, the woods, and on the rivers. Gary Lark is a keen, elegiac witness to the people in this world and the generation marked by the Vietnam War, and their hard-won wisdom and ironies. These poems and people \"enrich the thin life of this planet,\" as the title poem states. In life, one shouldn't presume too much, but there are gains—\"All you have to do is brave the thorns.\"
Editions of Ordinary Gravity
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780989579988
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The haunting poems in ORDINARY GRAVITY drop you into a world of logging towns of western Oregon in the fifties and sixties—a way of life undergoing change—with forays into the small towns, the woods, and on the rivers. Gary Lark is a keen, elegiac witness to the people in this world and the generation marked by the Vietnam War, and their hard-won wisdom and ironies. These poems and people \"enrich the thin life of this planet,\" as the title poem states. In life, one shouldn't presume too much, but there are gains—\"All you have to do is brave the thorns.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ordinary Gravity about?
The haunting poems in ORDINARY GRAVITY drop you into a world of logging towns of western Oregon in the fifties and sixties—a way of life undergoing change—with forays into the small towns, the woods, and on the rivers. Gary Lark is a keen, elegiac witness to the people in this world and the generation marked by the Vietnam War, and their hard-won wisdom and ironies. These poems and people \"enrich the thin life of this planet,\" as the title poem states. In life, one shouldn't presume too much, but there are gains—\"All you have to do is brave the thorns.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ordinary Gravity?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems > Poetry anthologies (various poets)
Where can I read a sample of Ordinary Gravity?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780989579988
How long is Ordinary Gravity and how many pages does it have?
Ordinary Gravity has 83 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ordinary Gravity?
Gary Lark
Who is the Publisher of the book Ordinary Gravity?
Airlie Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ordinary Gravity is available as paperback(ISBN 9780989579988)
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