DREAM OF THE DIVIDED FIELD

Listeners looking for a gentle, thought-provoking title to play during a walk or car ride will find this volume of contemplative poetry by Yanyi an excellent choice. Narrated by the American poet in a melodic, dreamy tone, this audiobook is an easy-listening experience that has powerful undercurrents. The poems cover a variety of topics from love to lust and a range of emotions in between, using the idea of home as a metaphor throughout. Yanyi delivers the poems with great feeling that underscores their exploration of the diversity of pleasure and pain in the human experience. Those who might not have tried poetry in audio form might consider starting with this title. M.R. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2022]