Publisher's Synopsis
This collection of poetry by Michael Field (the joint pseudonym of two female authors) is a haunting exploration of life and death, love and loss. Anna Ruina is a figure who appears throughout the book, a symbol of the fleeting nature of existence and the power of human connection. Rendered in beautiful, evocative language, this book is a tribute to the intensity of feeling and the beauty of words.
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