Kathleen Elizabeth Sumpton

A Baker's Dozen

A Poetry Anthology

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Produktbeschreibung

A BAKER'S DOZEN is a collection of 156 poems that satirize the structures of the world. Calling into question the different templates we see in the world in the pattern of 12, or a dozen, by adding in one extra for good measure, "a baker's dozen," the reader is able to learn how they can participate in society by finding their own unique niche. The title refers to the specific structure of the poetry sections within: that there are 13 groups of 12 poems each. A total of 156. These groups can be viewed as themes, such as months, horoscopes, colours, numbers, and so on. Within each of these 13 groups, there are 12 poems written, such as January, February, March; or, black, grey, white. By utilizing both 13 and 12 as forms of structure, one can see the difference between a rigid structure and how to participate in it fluidly (12 + 1 = 13). The title also is a clever play on the fact that I am a baker who also loves poetry. I feel like so many things in life are an art form that we can just pour ourselves into-and I would say two of my favourite art forms are food and writing! They come together nicely in this symbology of life. Food is probably one of the most important parts of our day. We engage with it multiple times, in different ways, and often celebrate it by taking meals with others. Writing is similar, in that although it is often done alone, reading is the connecting action between author and audience that makes it a communal activity as well. Upon this recognition, we can use this fun rendition of structure to peel back the layers of conditioning and open ourselves to a more free form of living and understanding of life. Some of the poems are free-form, while others follow certain poetic structures such as haiku, to also fit in with the overarching symbology of the text.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Tellwell Talent
• Seitenzahl: 124
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Mai 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 142g
• ISBN-13: 9780228831914
• ISBN-10: 0228831911
• Artikelnr.: 59583665

Autorenporträt

KATHLEEN ELIZABETH SUMPTON is a passionate advocate for the arts and culture with a focus on writing. She is an Author, Poet, and Communications Professional with a background in 14 different languages. Her 5 Year plan is to secure two master's degrees in English and Business, followed by a PhD in English, while running her freelance business. She has an Honours English and Minor in Philosophy Undergraduate Degree from Western University (2014), as well as a post-degree diploma from Western University in Arts Management (2015). Kathleen is currently studying her MBA at Athabasca University in Alberta, Canada. Her 10 Year goal is to publish 10 novels and other works in order to strengthen communications locally and globally by discussing the proper use of language and terminology. As a writer in the genre of satire and roman à clef structure, her work brings awareness to large societal issues such as the criminal justice system, homelessness and poverty, suicidal ideation, eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, and mental health-a variety of topics everyone else is too afraid to talk about-in order to remove stigma. As a representative for members of the community in her freelance work as well as utilizing the power of words in her own books, Kathleen hopes to enrich her surroundings with both the beauty and power writing holds. It is now her personal mission in life to provide meaning and entice insight through literature. When she is not busy with her work, you can find Kathleen enjoying the outdoors or spending time with family. Favourite hobbies are working out and people-watching. She operates out of southern Ontario.