The Heart's Necessities
Life in Poetry
Jane Tyson Clement author Becca Stevens editor Veery Huleatt editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Plough Publishing House
Published:9th May '19
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection showcases the enduring impact of Jane Tyson Clement's poetry, as seen in The Heart's Necessities, inspiring new generations.
Years after her passing, the life and works of Jane Tyson Clement resonate through time, inspiring a new wave of music and encouraging more mindful living. In The Heart's Necessities, Clement's exploration of what truly matters in life unfolds through her poetry and personal philosophy. She continually pondered the essential needs of the heart, discovering that joy, grief, love, longing, and a sense of belief are vital components of a fulfilling existence. Her keen observations of both the human spirit and the natural world have endeared her poems to countless readers, including contemporary jazz artist Becca Stevens, who has brought her words to life in new musical forms.
Clement's legacy mirrors that of many great poets, such as Emily Dickinson and Gerard Manley Hopkins, who have garnered more readers posthumously than during their lifetimes. Today, a new generation, seeking authenticity and emotional resonance, finds a kindred spirit in Clement. Her restless quest for meaning and her ability to articulate profound feelings make her work relevant to those navigating their own emotional landscapes.
In this beautifully curated coffee table collection, editor Veery Huleatt enriches Clement's poetry with narrative sketches and scrapbook visuals, creating a biography that celebrates a remarkable woman. Through her choices—prioritizing justice, conviction, and love over societal expectations—Clement's journey continues to inspire readers and artists alike, making The Heart's Necessities a testament to the enduring power of her voice.
The poetry is brilliant, and it’s inspired Becca to write stunning music.--David Crosby
Through hard-won religious commitment, Jane Tyson Clement's poems rose from feminine eloquence, in the manner of Edna St. Vincent Millay and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, to something closer to universal.--Sarah Ruden, author of The Face of Water
A gem of a book... Poetry by an obscure dead poet, but with a twist: this poet, Jane Tyson Clement, has a huge fan in jazz/indie rock musician and singer Becca Stevens, and Plough Publishing has put the two of them together. It's an exciting book on many levels, especially when you hear the poetry put to music.--Independent Publisher Magazine
This beautiful homage to Jane Tyson Clement and her poetry, which will continue to resonate with readers and, through Becca Stevens' compositions, music lovers, also celebrates the kind of artistic collaboration that spans time and opens us to our own “heart’s necessities.”--Booklist
Huleatt’s voice is captivating as she traces the history of a compassionate life lived. This moving collection on the life of a true poet is stellar. The final poem in the collection brought me to tears.--Sheryl Luna, poet, author of Pity the Drowned Horses
The genesis of The Heart's Necessities is a complex and interesting one. The journeys of being led from one discovery to another are very profound.--Carolyn Gelland-Frost, poet, author of Dream-Shuttle
ISBN: 9780874860818
Dimensions: 203mm x 177mm x 12mm
Weight: unknown
160 pages