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Dark God of Eros: A William Everson Reader (California Legacy)

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Edited and with an Introduction by Albert Gelpi, Dark God Of Eros: A William Everson Reader presents and analyzes the poetry of William Everson, a man who was a farmer, a conscientious objector, a printer, a Dominican friar, and more. Selecting highlights from Everson's full range of work, and offering insights by Gelpi (who is a skilled literary critic and personal friend of Everson), Dark God Of Eros is a superb guide for contemplating these gallant works. Dark Waters: Chipmunk: slash with quick teeth/These rawhide ropes.//Little fox, sleek cat of the thicket,/Puma, ringtail in the quaking bush,/Mink in the meadow.//Otter-woman:/Drive devils out of my blood./Scare off fear.//I have made a long run./I have sum dark waters.//I have followed you through hanging traps./I have risked it all.//At the fork of your flesh/Our two trails come together.//At your body's bench/I take meat.