Nouveau's Midnight Sun

A PDF of this poetry anthology recently came my way; it contains a wide spectrum of powerful work all under the umbrella of surrealism but drawing heavily on intertwined themes of redemptive darkness and spiritual despair.

I must admit to thinking surrealism a movement confined to the past, but how mistaken I was is brought home not only in a fascinating lengthy introduction by editor John Thomas Allen, whose own work features in the volume, but also by the overall vitality and quality of the verse therein.

The introduction serves as an inspiration for all those who hold the transformative spirit of surrealism sacred and shows how art can be forged in the face of disease and adversity.

From the ink of runic spiders to the Red Venice, this anthology gives a sense of authenticity dazzling to behold.

A couple of links:

Nouveau's Midnight Sun: Transcriptions from Golgonooza and Beyond by John Thomas Allen — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists

Nouveaus Midnight Sun: Transcriptions from Golgonooza and Beyond: John Thomas Allen: 9780990526506: Amazon.com: Books

 

Nouveaus Midnight Sun: Transcriptions from Golgonooza and Beyond: John Thomas Allen: 9780990526506: Amazon.com: Books

Mark S.