Under the Big Oak Tree: Poems - Couverture souple

Gallant, Chris

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1738110508 ISBN 13 : 9781738110506

Editeur : Chris Gallant Speaking, 2023

Synopsis

Under the Big Oak Tree invites you into the narratives that shape our shared humanity. Split into four chapters, each symbolizing a new season, Chris Gallant carefully navigates readers through delicate storylines that embrace the unexpected, the joyful, the messy, and the fleeting moments in life. The poems tiptoe (and sometimes stumble) into the often-painful beauty in personal growth, touching on themes of dating, family, mental health, heartache, hope, growth, and love. With a new, yet familiar voice, Under the Big Oak Tree employs a free-verse style complemented with a spoken-word flair, ensuring a captivating reading experience from cover to cover.

Book Reviews

"Gallant brings his signature rhythm and unique voice, making this debut a standout in contemporary poetry. "Under the Big Oak Tree" is not just a collection of poems; it's a captivating and relatable experience that lingers in the reader's mind long after the last page."

- Katie Feltmate, Poet & Author (Love in the Age of Quarantine), Nova Scotia.

"Chris' work is nostalgic and romantic, hopeful and heart-wrenching at times. It takes you on the natural journey of life's highs and lows, and even in the lows - has you appreciating what it means to be alive."

- Margaret Schwartz, Poet, Nova Scotia.

"An uncommon outlook on love from a man's perspective & incredibly visceral. A great poet can tell a personal story and make you feel as though you've lived through the same experience. Gallant does that and calls on nostalgia, romance, and the metaphorical symbols of nature to make you feel every word."

- Kanaar Bell, Poet, Ireland.

"I read so many poetry books growing up as a heartbroken little teenager, which put into words feelings I didn't even know I had, helping to navigate, heal and hope. 'Under the Big Oak Tree' felt like that. It's a gentle reminder of the love around and within us. A necessary reading in a world with its walls up."

- Nadia Neil, Poet, Nova Scotia.

"Reading Gallant's poems felt like teleporting into the page and his mind. He brings you into the moment with him. When it's happy you're with him celebrating. When it's sad, you want to hold him until it's okay again. Hoping this is only the first of many more books to come."

- Sarah Greene, Poet, Newfoundland & Labrador.

About the Author
Chris Gallant (he/him) is a Canadian spoken word poet based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With millions of plays across various platforms and captivating live performances in classrooms, colleges, universities, open mics, slams, fundraisers, and a handful of well-known stages, Chris has established himself as a powerful voice in the poetry scene. When he’s not writing you can find him with friends and family on the Halifax Waterfront, coaching youth soccer in his community, or cheering on his local pro team, the HFX Wanderers. Chris was also a Reality TV role player (not star).

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Chris Gallant (he/him) is a Canadian spoken word poet based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. With millions of plays across various platforms and captivating live performances in classrooms, colleges, universities, open mics, slams, fundraisers, and a handful of well-known stages, Chris has established himself as a powerful voice in the poetry scene. When he's not writing you can find him with friends and family on the Halifax Waterfront, coaching youth soccer in his community, or cheering on his local pro team, the HFX Wanderers. Chris was also a Reality TV role player (not star).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chris Gallant Speaking
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1738110508
• ISBN 13: 9781738110506
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 143
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