Publisher's Synopsis
Poetry. These evocative and complexly intriguing poems suggest a variety of modern issues. Combining the real with the imaginary, the logical with the intuitive, the mystical and the mythical, and both oral and written traditions, they bring together different geographical, temporal, and cultural spaces to explore spiritual alienation and the nature of being, and the power of language both to liberate and to oppress. Irene Marques holds a PhD in Comparative Literature, a Masters in French Literature, and Bachelor of Social Work. She was born and raised in Portugal and emigrated to Canada at the age of 20. Irene has published poetry, academic articles, and short fiction in various Canadian and international journals.
