by Rebecca Hawkes (Author)
A tenderly devastating look at our cows and ourselves by a remarkable new poet.
Rebecca Hawkes's Meat Lovers explores the visceral connections between humans and animals, desire and disgust, and the rural landscape and the body. These poems delve into the complexities of queer identity in a world of meat production, environmental concerns, and personal transformation.
With striking imagery and experimental language, Hawkes confronts mortality, loss, and the search for meaning in a world where beauty and horror intertwine. This collection is for readers of contemporary poetry, those interested in rural themes, LGBTQ+ individuals, and anyone who appreciates writing that is both challenging and deeply moving.
Author Biography
Rebecca Hawkes grew up on a sheep and beef farm near Methven and now maintains a tenuous work/work balance in Wellington city. With poems widely published in Aotearoa journals, Rebecca's debut chapbook Softcore coldsores was published in AUP New Poets 5 for the reignition of the series in 2019. Meat Lovers is her first full-length collection.
Number of Pages: 92
Dimensions: 0.32 x 8.19 x 6.06 IN
Publication Date: August 11, 2022
