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    The Elegy Beta: And Other Poems
    The Elegy Beta: And Other Poems
    The Elegy Beta: And Other Poems
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    The Elegy Beta: And Other Poems

    By Mischa Willett

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    The poems in this volume feature impressionistic meditations on faith and everyday life. In concert with Rilke’s Duino Elegies, the classic text on the force and work of angels, The Elegy Beta simmers with luminous, transcendent language, elegance, and, frequently, humor.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMockingbird Ministries Inc
    Release dateMay 25, 2020
    ISBN9781733716680
    The Elegy Beta: And Other Poems
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    Mischa Willett

    Mischa Willett teaches English at Seattle Pacific University.

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