John Shoptaw Unbound

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Join us on a grounded journey through nature's winding paths as we explore the deep roots of ecopoetics with the leading voice of ecopoetry, John Shoptaw. Not only is he the author of “On the Outside Looking Out: John Ashbery’s Poetry, the libretto for Eric Sawyer’s opera “Our American Cousin, and many more; John became the winner of the Notre Dame Review Book Prize, and the Northern California Book Award in Poetry in 2015 from his first ever poetry collection, “Times Beach. John Shoptaw's award-winning poetry collection, "Times Beach," masterfully intertwines the cultural and environmental history of the Mississippi watershed with personal memories and the life of the river system, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between rivers and the lives they touch, all while showcasing innovative poetic forms. While pursuing his passion for writing and teaching ecopoetry & ecopoetics for several years, John is taking new green strides, as the Unbound Edition Press announced that it will publish his “Near- Earth Object” poem collection in April 2024. John’s Highly anticipated "Near-Earth Object,"delves into the nuanced relationship between humans and nature, challenging human exceptionalism by giving voice to various natural entities, and addressing pressing issues with a balanced mix of gravity and hope, all while showcasing his distinct "poetics of impurity" in an ecopoetic style praised for its relevance and accessibility.  Tune in to Authors Unbound, as we dive deep into the heart of ecopoetry and witness the union of nature, while also joining us as the first to unravel the essence of the upcoming collection ‘Near- Earth Object’  with the remarkable John Shoptaw. This is John Shoptaw, unbound. -- For more literary adventures and updates on Authors Unbound and Unbound Edition Press, visit ⁠https://www.unboundedition.com/⁠. Don't forget to follow us on social media for excerpts from the show, inside looks at our process, and upcoming events and announcements: X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/pressunbound Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unboundedition Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UnboundEdition/

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