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Seeing the Body: Poems

Rachel Eliza Griffiths
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Seeing the Body: Poems

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2020

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Rachel Eliza Griffiths

Seeing the Body: Poems

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Poem • Fiction

Genre
African American Literature
Topic
Arts & Culture
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Seeing the Body: Poems by Rachel Eliza Griffiths is a poetry collection exploring themes of grief, resilience, and identity. Through evocative language and imagery, Griffiths reflects on personal loss and broader societal issues, inviting readers to contemplate the intricate connections between mind, body, and spirit.

Emotional

Melancholic

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.4

234 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Seeing the Body: Poems by Rachel Eliza Griffiths garners acclaim for its emotive language and striking imagery exploring grief and resilience. Critics praise its raw honesty and lyrical beauty, though some find the thematic depth challenging. Overall, the collection is celebrated for its powerful emotional impact and Griffiths’ unique poetic voice.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Seeing the Body: Poems?

Readers who appreciate explorations of grief, identity, and resilience through poignant and lyrical poetry would enjoy Rachel Eliza Griffiths's Seeing the Body: Poems. Fans of Claudia Rankine's Citizen and Danez Smith's Don't Call Us Dead will find a resonant and powerful voice here.

4.4

234 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Poem • Fiction

Genre
African American Literature
Topic
Arts & Culture
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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