num_pages: 92
description: Trained as a philosopher, Jacqueline Marcus follows the ancient themes of Plato’s Allegory —the longing to know what lasts in a world of shadows—as her poetry traces a metaphorical journey from the river to the sea, exploring the natural world and reconciling its beauty with its suffering. 
language: English
title: Close to the Shore
titlecomplete: Close to the Shore
ratings_count: 5
publisher: Michigan State University Press