Kitchen hymns are the songs sung at home, not in the chapel; in vernacular speech, not Latin. The poems in Padraig O Tuama's new collection are a form of hymnody that arise neither from belief nor devotion. A man asks himself if he believes in God and turns to language rather than the maker of language; an agnostic Jesus meets a curious Persephone at hell's exit; a mass for the end of the world is offered by someone more interested in birds than in salvation. In registers of rage, eros and melody, towards nature, elegy and praise, Kitchen Hymns is a study in form and lyric address: the sights and sounds of a poem; the lungs of the world; skin touching skin; experience. Here are poems of originality and feeling - a provocation to thought, and an invocation of the forces that direct the strange, branching paths of our lives.
Padraig O Tuama
Padraig O Tuama is a poet, theologian, and conflict mediator from Ireland. He is known for his unique blend of poetry and spirituality, addressing themes of faith, sexuality, and reconciliation. O Tuama's most notable works include "In the Shelter" and "Readings from the Book of Exile." His writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and deep emotional resonance. O Tuama's contributions to literature have had a profound impact on the genre of contemporary poetry, inspiring readers to reflect on their own experiences of love, loss, and healing. His most famous work, "In the Shelter," has garnered critical acclaim for its powerful exploration of the human condition and the search for belonging.
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