The Royal Baker's Daughter |
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| Author:
| Goldberg, Barbara |
| Series title: | Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-299-22720-3 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2008 |
| Publisher: | University of Wisconsin Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $39.00 |
Book Description:
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These poems, at once elegant and earthy, reveal the inner workings of the human psyche and show us that sometimes the best defense against terror is making mischief.
The Royal Baker's Daughter was raised on a diet of stone soup and the occasional leftover royal treat. This leaves her with an appetite for authenticity. With nothing but her two deft hands to guide her, she embarks on a journey into the dark forest, "where sticks and stones and absolutes reign and...
More DescriptionThese poems, at once elegant and earthy, reveal the inner workings of the human psyche and show us that sometimes the best defense against terror is making mischief. The Royal Baker's Daughter was raised on a diet of stone soup and the occasional leftover royal treat. This leaves her with an appetite for authenticity. With nothing but her two deft hands to guide her, she embarks on a journey into the dark forest, "where sticks and stones and absolutes reign and nothing, even sin, is original."