UA Press releases two new titles in Alaska Literary Series
by Michelle Saport |
The University of Alaska Press recently released two new titles in the Alaska Literary
Series: River of Light by John Morgan and Sailing by Ravens by Holly J. Hughes.
River of Light: A Conversation with Kabir by John Morgan, with artwork by Kesler Woodward This book-length poem takes the reader on a weeklong raft trip down a wild river in Southcentral Alaska. This adventure is a spiritual journey as well: the poem incorporates commentary by the 15th century Indian mystic poet Kabir, who serves as a mentor for the poem's narrator.
Sailing by Ravens by Holly Hughes Gillnetter, mariner and naturalist Holly Hughes has experienced first-hand the practical and philosophical consequences of navigating difficult waters. In Sailing by Ravens, she gathers wisdom gained from 30 seasons working off Alaska's shores, weaving personal experience and her love of the sea with the history and science of navigation. In this collection of poems, Hughes deftly navigates "the wavering, certain path" of a woman's heart, finding that sometimes the best directions to follow are those that come from the natural forces in our lives. These meditations offer waypoints for readers on their own journeys.
For more information, please visit www.alaska.edu/uapress/alaska-literary-series or call (800) 621-2736.
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