The Mountains of Kong

Praise for The Mountains of Kong

“Dag T. Straumsvåg is one of those rare poets who trusts that everything has its own mystery, and he shares those mysteries with us in a way that is graceful, humble and profound. His work will open your eyes, deepen your thoughts, and expand your spirit. Whether navigating through a landscape of traditional sleepwalkers, or pointing out UFOs in the Norwegian countryside, his prose poems guide the reader ‘down the road between two places that no longer exist,’ and keep us wonderful company every step of the way.”—Jason Heroux, author of Like A Trophy from the Sun

Praise for Dag T. Straumsvåg

“Straumsvåg’s prose poems begin with realistic, even prosaic, characters and settings that suggest the possibility of a logical narrative, then veer into the absurd. The tone ranges from deadpan to menacing, giving the impression of satire, though what precisely is being satirized remains elusive. Alluring, unsettling, and above all entertaining, these brief paragraphs encourage instant re-readings. The preservation of Straumsvåg’s imaginative play is remarkable.”—Jason Tandon, Harvard Review

“A wonderful collection of prose poems suffused with a curiosity and vitality that resonate beyond the page.”—Poetry International

“I can’t think of a better antidote to boredom than reading the prose poems of Dag T. Straumsvåg. If you think you’re in the presence of ordinary language on ordinary subjects, read on. You’ll soon be somewhere you’ve never been before. I love the quirky turns and swerves, the way the ordinary breaks the shackles of mundane assumptions. You’ll never regard elephants the same again. Or sheep. Or codfish. Or ...”—Jim Heynen