In "Scandinavia," Howe's first published collection of poems, she details a monumental journey - one that is both literal and metaphorical - while using language that is simple and direct, yet she doesn't sacrifice richness of meaning or emotional depth in her efforts to be accessible. At times harrowing, but ultimately triumphant, "Scandinavia" is simultaneously a story of long-overdue self-acceptance, a love letter to the world, and a testament to the power and resilience of the human heart.
In "Scandinavia," Howe's first published collection of poems, she details a monumental journey - one that is both literal and metaphorical - while using language that is simple and direct, yet she doesn't sacrifice richness of meaning or emotional depth in her efforts to be accessible. At times harrowing, but ultimately triumphant, "Scandinavia" is simultaneously a story of long-overdue self-acceptance, a love letter to the world, and a testament to the power and resilience of the human heart.
