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by Juliet Mattila (Author)
In Alphabetica, Juliet Mattila guides readers through a poetic journey that captures moments of clarity and introspection within the intricate landscapes of memory, art, and nature. Her deft language and keen observation bring to life the invisible spectrum of emotions and experiences that define human existence. Through carefully crafted lines and a reflective voice, Mattila examines themes both personal and universal, inviting readers to see the world anew. This collection resonates with a timeless legacy, blending tradition with insight and paying homage to poetic forms while exploring contemporary depths. Alphabetica is a work that challenges and rewards, inviting readers who seek meaning in layered expressions of language.
Author Biography
Born 1942 in Fargo, ND, Juliet Mattila received a BA and MA from the University of California at Berkeley, a PhD from the University of Chicago, and an MFA from the University of Iowa. While in Chicago, she worked on and served as editor in chief of The Chicago Review. She taught English at Loyola University of Chicago (1968-71) and at the University of Rochester (1971-6) before directing the Academic Advising Center at the University of Iowa (1982-2000). Her poems, essays, and reviews appeared in a variety of periodicals and anthologies, including The Yale Review, The Paris Review, Studies in English Literature, and Isotope. Several of her radio plays were performed on the Iowa Radio Project, which aired on fifty NPR stations (1992). Both a prize-winning poet and photographer, she died at her home in Santa Fe, July 19, 2023.
