The Dream of a Common Language
The Dream of a Common Language
Adrienne Rich
Liz Lambert
I sometimes gift [this book] of poetry. - Liz Lambert
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The Dream of a Common Language

The Dream of a Common Language

Adrienne Rich
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Adrienne Rich
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In "The Dream of a Common Language," Adrienne Rich delves into the depths of the female experience, weaving a powerful tapestry of emotion, thought, and existence through meticulously chosen words. This collection, a beacon of feminist literature, bridges the gaps between personal and universal, inviting readers into a shared space where the language of the soul speaks in clear, resonant tones. Rich's verses serve as a mirror reflecting the multifaceted nature of womanhood, capturing its struggles, strengths, and the unspoken bonds that unite women across different walks of life. Through her poignant and transformative poetry, Rich challenges the barriers of communication, proposing a world where empathy and understanding flourish. Her work is not just an exploration but a celebration of the complexity and beauty inherent in the female spirit. Each poem, a blend of the intimate and the collective, calls out for a common language—a language stripped of pretensions, enriched with laughter and nobility, and accessible to all. "The Dream of a Common Language" stands as a testament to Rich's unparalleled ability to articulate the silent, to unveil the hidden, and to advocate for a world where every voice, no matter how quiet, is heard.

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Released
1978
31 Dec
Length
96
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I sometimes gift [this book] of poetry. - Liz Lambert
PowerLiving in the earth-deposits of our historyToday a backhoe divulged out of a crumbling flank of earthone bottle amber perfect a hundred-year-oldcure for fever or melancholy a tonicfor living on this earth in the winters of this climate.Today I was reading about Marie Curie:she must have known she suffered from radiation sicknessher body bombarded for years by the elementshe had purifiedIt seems she denied to the endthe source of the cataracts on her eyesthe cracked and suppurating skin of her finger-endstill she could no longer hold a test-tube or a pencilShe died a famous woman denyingher woundsdenyingher wounds came from the same source as her power.
— Adrienne Rich, The Dream of a Common Language

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