Justin Phillip Reed

'I am the hydra of I / and soon I will be the next thing'

A review of 'The Malevolent Volume' by Justin Phillip Reed

Photo of Justin Phillip Reed by <a href="https://linktr.ee/AysiaBerLynn">Aysia Berlynn</a> (@aysiaberlynn). — Photo of Justin Phillip Reed by Aysia Berlynn (@aysiaberlynn).

The questions Reed asks are as ambitious as the ways in which he explores them. Do myths obfuscate reality? How does society demonize what it fears and what might topple its configuration?

Justin Phillip Reed’s second collection of poetry — following his 2018 National Book Award for Poetry–winning debut Indecency — is a tour-de-force featuring a striking voice and artistry that will dazzle the vision, stun the ear, and demand attention.

On our radar: 'The Malevolent Volume' by Justin Phillip Reed

[Text of image above: “From Coffee House Press: ‘Subverting celebrated classics

During this time of slowed publication, we at J2 want to highlight some books from our (digital) reviews shelf. Today’s poetry title on our radar: The Malevolent Volume by Justin Phillip Reed (Coffee House Press, 2020). If you’d like to review this title, please let us know: jacket2.org/contact

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