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Poems from a new Slovak voice reminiscent of Rilke and Sharon Olds.
An evocative collection by Slovak poet Eva Luka, The Minotaur's Daughter seamlessly melds the human and natural worlds, weaving motifs of mythology, nature, and personal freedom into a tapestry of vivid imagery and profound emotion. The poems traverse settings from Japan to mythic landscapes, exploring the complexities of sexuality, desire, and transition.
Central to Luka's work is the theme of resistance—against societal pressures and psychic harm. Her poetic voice defies artistic conformity, merging human and animal identities to challenge gender norms and explore mutable identities. Through this innovative fusion, her poems capture both the terror and beauty of existence, drawing parallels to Rilke's metaphysical explorations while grounding her work in the pantheistic and protoplasmic. Journeying through darkness and light, The Minotaur's Daughter reveals an unwavering commitment to artistic and personal truth, establishing Luka as a formidable voice of resistance in contemporary European poetry.
Contents
Translator's Note
The Water Anomaly
Buddha
Caldarium
Tepidarium
Frigidarium
A Dog's Being
Snail
In Red
Among the Rose Hips
Nakedness
Opium Poppy
Blue Gap
Brain Death
Mechanical Doll
Man and Woman
I-Beast
Deviltree
You and Me When the Cock Crows
The Cry of the Peacock
Killing a Bird
Portrait of the Late Mrs. Partridge
The Husband of the Late Mrs. Partridge
The Death of Mrs. Partridge
The Body of the Late Mrs. Partridge
The Late Mrs. Partridge's Wake
Circe
Wildsister
Wildbrother
Virginia
Three Young Women Are Playing Dice
Necromancer
Centaur
And Then They Saw the Minotaur's Daughter
Ravenangel
Ravenangel II
Ravenangel III
Under the Snow
Owl
Bats
Cat
Poem for the Eyes of a Dog
Birdbath
My Step-Sister's Hen
Yoshiko
The Old Women
Journey
Ikitsuki Island
Porcelain
Bamboos
A Horse Came into Our Street
Fish Market
Tuesday
Aso
Crab Soup
Darkness
Landscape in White
The Ruin
Return to the Islands
Mercy
