From the brilliantly talented National Poetry Series and James Laughlin Award winner comes a third collection of poems that uses the humble pig as a lens to explore the body, faith, desire, and power. This imaginative and singular poetry collection interrogates the broadest ideas surrounding the humble pig—farm animal, men/masculinity, police and state violence, desire, queerness, global food systems, religion/Judaism and law—to reimagine various chaotic histories of the body, faith, ecology, desire, hygiene, and power. Sam Sax draws on autobiography and history to create poems that explore topics ranging from drag queens and Miss Piggy to pig farming and hog lagoons. Collectively, these poems, borne of Sax’s obsession, offer a varied picture of what it means to be a human being. Delivered in a variety of forms, infused with humor, grace, sadness, and anger, Pig is a wholly unique collection from a virtuosic and original poet.
Sam Sax
Sam Sax is a queer, Jewish poet whose work explores themes of identity, desire, and trauma. They are known for their vivid imagery, raw emotion, and powerful use of language. Sax's most notable works include "madness," "Bury It," and "A Guide to Undressing Your Monsters." Their poems often address mental health, sexuality, and the complexities of relationships. Sax's contributions to literature have been celebrated for their honesty and courage in tackling difficult subjects. Their impact on the poetry world has been profound, as they continue to push boundaries and challenge societal norms through their writing. Sax's most famous work, "Bury It," has garnered critical acclaim and solidified their place as a leading voice in contemporary poetry.
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