Strong Is Your Hold

Galway Kinnell, nearing 80 years old, releases a collection of poems that marvels in the mysteries of nature, the sublime aspect of the mundane, and the still-feverish intensity of love. Whether describing a battle between a hawk and a blue jay, ruminating on the pleasures of oatmeal for breakfast, or lamenting the death of a fellow poet, Kinnell brings a primal authenticity to his poetry, a rambling inexactitude that nevertheless contains multitudes. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.