LOOKING FOR RENFRO?
LOOKING FOR RENFRO?
D.B. Holland
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Looking for Renfro? is a compelling exploration of life’s contrasts. Holland’s poems raise questions about living–and speak of the hard side of life, the cycle of life and death, the strength and power of love and friendship. Drawing on a lifetime of experiences and literary influences, D.B. Holland crafts a collection rich in imagery, emotion, and cultural resonance. Both incisive and reflective, these poems capture moments of humor, poignancy, and transcendence, creating a tapestry of the human condition that is as compelling as it is relatable.
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ISBN: 9780977880645
9 x 6 inches | 229 x 152 mm
102 pages
$20 | €18 | £16
Publication date: September 8, 2015D.B. Holland is a poet and educator whose work explores the intersections of the contemporary and the fantastic, the tragic and the hopeful. Born in Chicago in 1948 and raised in Las Vegas, Holland developed a profound appreciation for the Mojave Desert, a motif that emerges as a significant and recurring influence in his writing. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Master’s in Education, he spent nearly thirty years as a public school teacher, shaping young minds while simultaneously refining his craft as a poet. His previous works include Iridescent Dogs & The Men Who Hunt Them. Inspired by literary greats such as Kenneth Patchen, Edgar Allan Poe, and the Beats, Holland’s work speaks to the timeless questions of love and loss, as well as the complexities of modern life.
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