Etruria

<p>&quot;Melding images of natural timelessness with appearances from contemporary culture, Koeneke's collection is easily enjoyed by the well-seasoned bard and poetic neophyte alike.&quot; - <i>Bookslut</i></p><p><i>Etruria</i> is a diverse collection of poems featuring found language, ancient Latin, sitcom stars, even Marianne Moore, unified by a threading of ideas and meditations that span the ancient and contemporary.</p><i><p>heart, build up your fire like a neighbor<br>getting too drunk at spring's first barbecue</p></i><p><b>Rodney Koeneke</b> is author of <i>Musee Mechanique</i> and <i>Rouge State</i>, winner of the Transcontinental Poetry Award, along with several chapbooks. He teaches at Portland State University.</p>