Tanya

In this powerful gathering of poems, Brenda Shaughnessy weaves a tapestry of literary heritage and intimate reflection.

She pays tribute to women artists and mentors, including Dadaist artist Meret Oppenheim and the young choreographer Lauren Lovette.

The title poem explores an intense touchstone relationship with Tanya, while other poems delve into memories of the women who set her on her artistic path.

The book features flowing stair-step tercets that expose moments of spiritual and intellectual awakening, her love of art, and the written word, ignited by conversations with other women across time and space.