Poetry. AVERSIONS addresses the enormous challenges of turning toward--or away from--the many faces of experience. At the core of this work is an astute and passionate examination of our use of language as an active placation of ghosts. This poet's deftly drawn images, his surprising alliances of emotion and idea, his subtle but pervasive musicality --all make it impossible for a reader to turn her eyes away.
Author City: SAINT LOUIS, MO USA
Devin Johnston teaches at St. Louis University. He was named a finalist for the 2008 National Book Critics Circle Award for SOURCES (Turtle Point Press, 2008). His other books include CREATURELY AND OTHER ESSAYS (Turtle Point Press, 2009) and AVERSIONS (Omnidawn, 2004).