{"product_id":"feasting-on-freedom-claudia-gambles-9798754203075","title":"Feasting on Freedom","description":"\u003ci\u003eFeasting on Freedom \u003c\/i\u003eis the sophomore collection of poetry and prose from British writer Lucas de Kretser. Whereas his debut, \u003ci\u003eA Stubborn Forest \u003c\/i\u003ewas lightly peppered with themes of forbidden love ('By the Water Gate'), dissatisfaction and aspirations of escape ('In from the Snow'), de Kretser's newest project fully delves into his own story. \u003ci\u003eFreedom \u003c\/i\u003ereaches into the depths of an abusive relationship, carefully drawing out details to be displayed in honest, oftentimes bleak, vignettes that contend with isolation and violence ('If I Don't Go Now'), and the struggle to maintain a sense of self ('Swimming in His Gut').\u003cbr\u003eThe demise of this relationship triggers a change of subject, as de Kretser sifts through memories of freedom to bring forth odes to first loves ('He Speaks'), and childhood friends ('The Severn'). Wrestling with abuse and the daunting task of rebuilding yourself in the aftermath is taxing, and so escapism comes in spades in the latter half of the book with tales of American actresses ('Este'), and even European Duchesses ('Elizabeth in Her Bath of Reeds'). The book closes with affirmations for the future; hopes for new love ('Something Beautiful'), and peaceful acceptance ('Still a Child'). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSeveral pieces were previously published in Pandora's Inbox and Box, and The Drabble. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eI will let my tangerines ripen\u003cbr\u003ea little longer in the sun.\u003cbr\u003eLet these suggestions of amber, \u003cbr\u003ethese whispers of citrine\u003cbr\u003edrink in the sun\u003cbr\u003eand grow ripe. Grow fat.\u003cbr\u003eGrow.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ci\u003eA Little Longer in the Sun \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Claudia Gambles,Lucas de Kretser\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798754203075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/29\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d","brand":"Claudia Gambles","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852027932927,"sku":"9798754203075","price":6.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/feasting-on-freedom-claudia-gambles-9798754203075","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}