Music for the Dead and Resurrected: Poems by Valzhyna Mort

Music for the Dead and Resurrected: Poems

Valzhyna Mort

112 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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Music for the Dead and Resurrected: Poems by Valzhyna Mort is a poignant and powerful read for anyone seeking a deeply personal and introspective exploration of intergenerational trauma, Soviet history, and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a must-read for those who appreciate lyrical and myth-making poetry that confronts the complexities of collective memory and identity.

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In her book of letters to the dead, the prize-winning poet Valzhyna Mort relearns how to mourn those erased by violent history. With shocking, unforgettable lyric force, Valzhyna Mort's Music for the Dead and Resurrected confrontsthe legacy of vi...

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based on 103 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

reflective: 66%

dark: 60%

challenging: 46%

sad: 26%

informative: 20%

mysterious: 20%

tense: 13%

funny: 6%

inspiring: 6%


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