Publisher's Synopsis
The Crooked Lines Of God: Poems, 1949-1954 is a collection of poetry by William Everson, originally published in 1959. The book contains a selection of poems written by the author between the years of 1949 and 1954, during a period of personal and spiritual transformation. The poems explore themes of nature, love, and spirituality, often drawing on Everson's experiences as a poet, monk, and lover. The collection is known for its vivid imagery, lyrical language, and deep spiritual insight. The title of the book refers to the idea that God's plan for humanity is not always straightforward, and that the path to enlightenment is often full of twists and turns. The Crooked Lines Of God is considered a classic of American poetry, and is widely regarded as one of Everson's most important works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
