The Door

A book of fifty lucid, urgent poems from internationally acclaimed, award-winning, bestselling author Margaret Atwood. In The Door, Margaret Atwood investigates the mysterious writing of poetry itself as well as the passage of time and our shared sense of mortality. The Door ranges in tone from lyric to ironic to meditative to prophetic, and touches on subjects both personal and political. Brave and compassionate, this collection of reflective poetry interrogates the certainties that we build our lives on and reminds us once again of Atwood's unique accomplishments as one of the finest and most celebrated writers of our time. A masterclass in the poetic form, The Door offers: Poems about Life and Death: Unflinching meditations on the passage of time, the nature of grief, and our shared sense of mortality. Lyrical and Ironic Voice: A virtuosic range of tones, from the deeply personal and compassionate to the prophetic and bitingly funny. The Art of Poetry: A rare look into the mysterious process of writing itself, as one of our finest writers interrogates her own craft. Introspective Reflections: Brave and urgent poems that question the certainties of daily life, touching on everything from the political landscape to a quiet moment in the garden.