{"product_id":"the-brier-poems","title":"The Brier Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished in 1997 by Gnomon Press.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJim Wayne Miller’s \u003ci\u003eThe Brier Poems,\u003c\/i\u003e published posthumously, is a selection of poetry from \u003ci\u003eThe Mountains Have Come Closer\u003c\/i\u003e (where the Brier figure first emerged) and \u003ci\u003eBrier, His Book,\u003c\/i\u003e along with additional poems not published in previous volumes. It celebrates the Appalachian region and its people through “The Brier,” the enlightened Appalachian who laments what is happening to the world that nurtured him.\u003cbr\u003e\nThrough vivid imagery and rich language, Miller explores themes of identity and tradition and the connection between the land and its inhabitants. The poems capture the spirit and resilience of Appalachian culture, blending personal reflection with social commentary. Miller’s work highlights the beauty and complexity of life in the mountains, offering a voice to the often-overlooked experiences of rural Appalachia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Jim Wayne Miller","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43576171397302,"sku":"9780917788628","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4980\/0541\/files\/9780917788628.jpg?v=1739974779","url":"https:\/\/combined-academic.myshopify.com\/products\/the-brier-poems","provider":"Combined Academic Publishers - Mare Nostrum Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}