Against A Barren Sky

<I>Against a Barren Sky</I> a collection of searing lyrical poems by South African-born poet and actress Evelyn Frank charts a journey of exile-- from self from homeland even childhood.</P><P>A stage and screen performer during the height of the Apartheid regime Ms. Frank has been shaped by the human casualties she witnessed there and by the vicissitudes of life as a lonely child in an emotionally remote immigrant family. Her imagery is as fresh as if just lived yet seasoned with the rewards of lifelong reflection.</P><P>Drawing richly from the realm of Nature and from exotic details of a complex inner life <i>Against a Barren Sky</i> weaves a tapestry of illustrious musical design exploring loss sweeping nostalgia lyrical enchantment even the journey of a snail in Spring. Whether contemplating death a mother's rendition of Chopin youthful journeys on a farm or chilling encounters with South African Secret Police Ms. Frank's poems emerge more etched than written evoking a deeply felt reservoir of human emotion.</P><P>Mature yet wondrous lyrical yet bold and possessed of a voluptuous range of richly allusive language <I>Against a Barren Sky</I> announces the arrival of a major new talent.</P>