<p>Although these poems are informed by a lifetime of living in the Ozarks, readers will not find the over-wrought sentimentality, tired stereotypes, or visions of an indestructible, primeval wilderness that have too often colored writing set in this region. Instead, these poems recognize the attributes and faults of the past and present, challenge the clichéd representations of place, and engage the experiences of small and independent farmers—a group largely ignored in depictions of the region. These poems also move beyond the Ozarks by addressing a number of universal concerns, such as urban sprawl, the devaluation of manual labor, a diminished sense of place, the loss of small communities, and the fragility of the natural environment.</p>

The History of Tree Roots

Literature & Fiction

Howerton, Phillip

Poetry

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Gods of Four Mile Creek: Poems, Essays and Photographs by Phillip Howerton

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Gods of Four Mile Creek: Poems, Essays and Photographs by Phillip Howerton