{"product_id":"temporary-kin-9781707544035","title":"Temporary Kin","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTemporary Kin by Kathleen McClung\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTemporary Kin showcases Kathleen McClung's mastery of the sonnet crown form, bridging classical poetry structure with contemporary themes. This collection demonstrates how traditional verse forms can encompass modern subjects including active shooter drills, smartphones, and Lyft drivers alongside timeless imagery of songbirds, the sea, and the moon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStructure and Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features a distinctive architectural design: four sonnet crowns interconnected by individual villanelles, forming a circular structure that creates a fifth and final crown. This daisy chain arrangement reflects the cyclical themes explored throughout the work, embodying the concept of \"seasons, cycles, wheels that spin unseen \/ far longer than our brief mortality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Poetry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcClung's work demonstrates technical skill in handling the sonnet crown, a demanding poetic form that requires seven sonnets where the last line of each becomes the first line of the next. The collection explores the intersection of ancient poetic traditions with contemporary American life, creating a dialogue between classical form and modern experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCritical Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulie Kane, author of Jazz Funeral and Mothers of Ireland, and co-editor of Nasty Women Poets: An Unapologetic Anthology of Subversive Verse, praises McClung as \"a master of the sonnet crown,\" noting how the venerable form expands in her skilled hands to address both contemporary concerns and eternal themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in December 2019 as an independently published paperback, Temporary Kin represents a significant contribution to contemporary American poetry. The collection appeals to readers interested in formal verse, contemporary poetry that engages with modern life, and poets working within traditional structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis poetry collection suits readers who appreciate technical craftsmanship in verse, those interested in how classical forms adapt to contemporary subjects, and anyone seeking poetry that addresses both the immediate concerns of modern life and timeless natural imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493632577810,"sku":"9781707544035","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_74a93859-bb9a-4d87-9491-1af2b7df6924.jpg?v=1730654717","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/temporary-kin-9781707544035","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}