At Home In Bell Buckle [Paperback]

Leona Elen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 1995

LEONA GRAHAM-ELEN's first published book of poetry offers a spirited response to her life in rural Tennessee (1994-5), her long sojourn in the United Kingdom and memories of her Canadian youth.

Her journeying through the fabled intricacies of word-lore takes the reader relentlessly into that part of the Self that sees the Whole.

The Work of Poetry is accomplished - to bind the listener to the inner meaning of language.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A bright new talent has arrived in Tennessee. -- Bob Scruggs, Bell Buckle Echo, Nov 1995

Leona serves the reader with poetry that - like a drink from 'Brigit's Well' - refreshes, inspires, and compels meditation. -- Marilou Awiakta, Author of "Selu: Seeking the Corn-Mother's Wisdom" and "Abiding Appalachia" - book cover info

This is a book that will move you and enchant for years to come. -- Maggi Britton Vaughn, Poet Laureate of Tennessee - book cover info

From the Publisher

At Home In Bell Buckle's 82 pages include almost 60 poems in three sections. “Family” deals with the poet’s relationships with members of her new-found family in Middle Tennessee, as well as her kin. “Friendly Fires” develops this theme into social commentary both on the South and on North America in general, while in the final section, “Frontiers”, the poet reveals her relationship with the ancient history of North America and its native cultures.

The poems display a heart-felt spirituality and love for people and for the planet. And above all, the poems are easy to read and understand.

The book is illustrated with photographs taken by Leona and her husband Richard, co-founder of the Brideswell Press.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 82 pages
• Publisher: Brideswell Press (November 30, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096495530X
• ISBN-13: 978-0964955301
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,083,251 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)