Come-Hither Honeycomb is the eclectic fifth book of poems from the visionary mind of Erin Belieu. Whether it’s the relatable humiliation of the doctor’s office morphing into a meditation on mortality, a scathing condemnation of abuse provoked by the image of a fifteenth-century woodcut, or a villanelle evoking the tension of hostage situation, Belieu finds inspiration far and wide, casting her sardonic gaze on the world. In what is her most personal book to date, Belieu faces―with courage and...
Belieu is one of the poets that Copper Canyon has been invested in since the beginning of her career Fourth Belieu book published by Copper Canyon Belieu’s debut volume was selected the Washington Post Book World as one of the top 5 poetry books of the year Belieu’s last book was a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist Her work has appeared in many major publications including New York Times, Washington Post, Atlantic Monthly Belieu has taught hundreds of students Washington University, Boston...
