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Wren Hanks' new collection is a lyrical and narrative masterpiece, examining his own trans experiences against the larger context of difficult-to-navigate modern world.
Told primarily in a prose poem format, these pieces are rich with detail and striking, harrowing imagery. Not for the faint of heart, these are visceral poems with a tender, intimate center that will reward readers looking for the strongest prose poetry being written today.
Readers looking for poetry about trans identity will find a new favorite in Lily-Livered. Hanks' stunning poems reveal in messy, complex, and ultimately hopeful examinations of what it means to live in a body.
This collection also features a bespoke interview with the writer at then end of the book, delving deeper into the craft, influences, and life behind their work.
Wren Hanks
Wren Hanks is the author of The Rise of Genderqueer (Brain Mill Press) and Prophet Fever (Hyacinth Girl Press). His recent work appears or is forthcoming in Indiana Review, Third Coast, Waxwing, and New South, and has been anthologized in Best New Poets. He lives in Brooklyn, where he is a supervisor for ACC's New Hope program, a proactive community initiative that finds homes for vulnerable dogs, cats, and wildlife.
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