Down to the Quick - Scott, Nancy

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Résumé :
From the battles for civil rights and equal rights, to war and its aftermath, to the enduring tragedies of drugs, racism, poverty and disease that play out daily in American cities, to the interior dramas of her life, Nancy Scott opens our eyes through the compassionate lens of her poetry. With a deceptively stoical tone, Down to the Quick reveals a sharp-eyed poet's sensibility deftly applied to the social realities and cultural shocks of the second half of the American century. Sander Zulauf, Editor, Journal of New Jersey Poets Nancy Scott's poems - always precise and polished - reflect her love for language that is alive and charged with meaning. Her work is guided by a moral vision that leads her to understand and empathize with people who are hurt, forgotten, and victimized. After reading her poems we come away with a greater awareness and understanding of our endless human connections. Sam Longmire, Editor, Out of Line Nancy Scott's Down to the Quick is a powerful collection of poems that evoke images of passion and loss, pain and joy, survival and death. Her book presents vivid, emotionally charged pictures of an era some forty years ago, as well as scenes from present life, dramatic moments made real and meaningful in her skillful conversion of plain-spoken language into wonderful poetry. Poet Jean Hollander's most recent publication is a verse translation of Dante's Commedia published by Doubleday.

Biographie:

Nancy Scott:

Having spent the first half of her life in British Columbia and the next half in Virginia, Nancy and her husband have embarked on a new chapter to be closer to their daughter, son-in-law, and three amazing grandchildren in North Augusta, South Carolina. Nancy's background includes a degree in French from UBC, a master's degree in Education from UMW, and 25 years teaching grades 3-8 and Gifted Education. Nancy hopes this book is read often and with great enthusiasm, laughter, and fun, after which she imagines readers far and wide sharing an apple or two with a friend.

Anne Danielson:

Classically trained as a chemical engineer, Anne left her industrial job to focus on being a loving mother of her three children. Anne's children love reading, and even more, making their own stories and expressing themselves through imaginative play with their favorite stuffed animals. Anne draws inspiration during these special moments and hopes to inspire kids through story to have compassion for others no matter how different they, or their problems, may be.