Eamon Grennan’s Matter of Fact offers a profoundly insightful exploration of everyday experiences through language that is both precise and evocative. The poems are distinguished by their clear, unadorned style, which thoughtfully focuses on the subtle complexities embedded within ordinary life and the natural world. Grennan’s work captures fleeting moments of observation with a quiet, contemplative intensity, gently inviting readers to reconsider the significance and beauty of seemingly mundane details. This collection skillfully balances intellectual rigor with emotional resonance, making it an especially insightful and accessible contribution to the landscape of contemporary poetry.
Eamon Grennan’s Matter of Fact offers a profoundly insightful exploration of everyday experiences through language that is both precise and evocative. The poems are distinguished by their clear, unadorned style, which thoughtfully focuses on the subtle complexities embedded within ordinary life and the natural world. Grennan’s work captures fleeting moments of observation with a quiet, contemplative intensity, gently inviting readers to reconsider the significance and beauty of seemingly mundane details. This collection skillfully balances intellectual rigor with emotional resonance, making it an especially insightful and accessible contribution to the landscape of contemporary poetry.
Graywolf Press, US, 2008 paperback first edition as new perfect condition
