Calling a Wolf a Wolf

Discover 'Calling a Wolf a Wolf,' a compelling poetry collection by Kaveh Akbar that delves into the complexities of love, addiction, and desire. This beautifully crafted B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2018, offers readers an intimate look at the struggles and triumphs found within the human experience. With 112 pages filled with vivid imagery and poignant reflections, Akbar's work addresses the harsh realities of life and the war-like nature of love, revealing both its beauty and inherent frustrations. The poems serve as a gripping exploration of thirst—be it for alcohol, connection, or knowledge—inviting readers to navigate a landscape rich in emotion and authenticity. As you journey through these pages, you'll find that each poem resonates with the essence of being human, balancing between longing and fulfillment. This essential addition to contemporary addiction literature captivates with its unflinching honesty and poetic prowess, making it a must-read for anyone seeking depth in their literary pursuits. Enjoy FREE shipping on this remarkable collection, designed for those who appreciate the transformative power of poetry.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141987972
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 112


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I could not be held responsible
for desire
he could not be held at all

In Calling a Wolf a Wolf, the reality of love can all too often prove disappointing at best, and life-threateningly ineffectual at worst. As Kaveh Akbar puts it in 'Heritage', a poem dedicated to an Iranian woman executed for killing the man who was attempting to rape her- 'in books love can be war-ending/...in life we hold love up to the light/ to marvel at its impotence.' Yet, as it brings us along on its author's struggle with addiction, this darkly sumptuous first collection by an award-winning poet also shows us that there can, after all, be a power and a beauty to our desires, in the strength of their flow, in their achievements and frustrations, and in the pain and joy of denying oneself for one's own sake.

These are poems of thirst- for alcohol, for other bodies, and for knowledge. They find the speaker poised between life's clatter and rattle, wanting to retreat yet hungering for more; and, though they rush forward at full tilt through a stream of reflections, memories and emotions, they are never simply indulgent. This refreshingly honest and often breathtaking addition to the canon of addiction literature will carry readers with it just as the poet is carried, and leave behind indelible images of an existence richly felt.

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