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The Minotaur’s Daughter

Selected Poems

Eva Luka author James Sutherland-Smith translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Seagull Books London Ltd

Publishing:8th Mar '25

£16.99

This title is due to be published on 8th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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Poems from a new Slovak voice reminiscent of Rilke and Sharon Olds.

An evocative collection by Slovak poet Eva Luka, The Minotaur’s Daughter seamlessly melds the human and natural worlds, weaving motifs of mythology, nature, and personal freedom into a tapestry of vivid imagery and profound emotion. The poems traverse settings from Japan to mythic landscapes, exploring the complexities of sexuality, desire, and transition.

Central to Luka’s work is the theme of resistance—against societal pressures and psychic harm. Her poetic voice defies artistic conformity, merging human and animal identities to challenge gender norms and explore mutable identities. Through this innovative fusion, her poems capture both the terror and beauty of existence, drawing parallels to Rilke's metaphysical explorations while grounding her work in the pantheistic and protoplasmic. Journeying through darkness and light, The Minotaur’s Daughter reveals an unwavering commitment to artistic and personal truth, establishing Luka as a formidable voice of resistance in contemporary European poetry.
 

ISBN: 9781803095059

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 454g

100 pages