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The Emma Press Anthology of the Sea

Poems for a Voyage Out

Emma Wright illustrator Eve Lacey editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:The Emma Press

Published:20th Oct '16

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This anthology features a collection of poems exploring the deep connection between humanity and the ocean, inviting reflection and discovery.

In The Emma Press Anthology of the Sea, a diverse collection of poems invites readers to explore the profound relationship between humanity and the ocean. Poets delve into the depths of the sea, contemplating its mysteries and the myriad emotions it evokes. The anthology presents the sea not just as a physical entity, but as a symbol of our innermost thoughts and desires, reflecting the human experience in all its complexity.

The poems capture the essence of the ocean, portraying it as both a source of inspiration and a backdrop for personal journeys. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, the poets navigate themes of adventure, solitude, and the ever-changing nature of life. The sea serves as a canvas for stories of storms, naval history, and the untamed spirit of exploration, inviting readers to ponder their own connections to this vast expanse.

Ultimately, The Emma Press Anthology of the Sea offers a rich tapestry of voices that resonate with the reader’s own reflections on freedom, longing, and the quest for understanding. As the poets embark on their voyages, they reveal the sea’s capacity to inspire solace and provoke thought, making this anthology a compelling exploration of the human condition through the lens of the ocean.

'The Emma Press Anthology of the Sea is an amphibious little book as much concerned with internal states of mind as physical realities; a stance which frames this heavily anthologized topic in a fresh and modern way. From Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner to The Seafarer, literature is awash with compelling stories and poems about the oceans but so much of our relationship with the sea has been concerned with conquest, of harnessing its power to our own ends, mastering territory, and of over-riding currents and (trade) winds. This little book is not concerned with such matters.'

-Sarah Westcott, Poetry School

ISBN: 9781910139455

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 106g

80 pages