“William Carlos Williams, late in his long life, had a dream: He saw an enormous spiral staircase in empty space, and his father slowly descending toward him. When he reached the bottom, his father walked over, looked him in the eye and said: “You know those poems you're writing? They're no good.””
In An Elemental Thing, the author weaves a narrative that delves into the mystical and magical properties of various elements, creating a richly detailed world where these forces shape the lives of its inhabitants. The story follows characters as they navigate a landscape where the elements are not just physical phenomena but also embody emotional and spiritual dimensions. more
Eliot Weinberger, born on February 6, 1949, is a renowned writer whose works span various literary genres, including essays, criticism, and translation. more
“Everything that I write will be signed with my name.”