Satin Bowerbird

This poetry will delight many readers with its craftsmanship, intelligence, and finely wrought sensibility. The range of subjects is broad, and the poet, Jean Kent, navigates them with exceptional care and confidence. Whether she takes the reader through a multi-layered experience of Paris, the posturings of the satin bowerbird, or the horrors of a childhood sewing class, the reader is compelled to read and reread the work.

The Satin Bowerbird, Kent's third poetry collection, celebrates the richness of the natural world and the importance of memory in our lives. The poetry is accessible, yet highly textured, full of substance and moments of exquisite beauty. Kent's skill lies in her ability to convey a sense of the beautiful and the wry, captivating the reader's attention and inviting them to engage deeply with the content.

The collection's diverse subject matter, from the urban landscape of Paris to the delicate behavior of a small bird, is woven together by a unifying thread of observation and contemplation. Kent's poetic voice is both specific and universal, allowing the reader to connect with the experiences and emotions she portrays.

The Satin Bowerbird is a testament to Kent's mastery of the craft of poetry. Her use of language is precise and evocative, creating vivid images and sensations that linger in the reader's mind long after the poems have been read. The collection is a celebration of the power of poetry to capture the complexities of the human experience and the natural world.

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