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Four Hearts: New & Selected Poems - Softcover

Hudepohl, Hank

 
9781963110197: Four Hearts: New & Selected Poems

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Hank Hudepohl’s poetry is deeply rooted in his Appalachian heritage, family, and American life. His work blends the grit and tradition of family legacy, creating a voice that is both grounded and contemplative. Hudepohl's poems often explore themes of regional history, and the tension between rural identity and broader cultural forces while engaging with the universal human experience.

Four Hearts draws part of its inspiration from the poet’s personal life and the loss of his mother, a grief that anchors the emotional core of the work. Set against the backdrop of modern day, the collection reflects a longing for stillness and clarity. At its heart, the work honors the quiet dignity of maintaining human connection in a world that often threatens to erase it.

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Hank Hudepohl spent his childhood in Kentucky, attended Harvard, and served in the US Navy as an officer on an aircraft carrier. Later, he earned an MFA from Hollins University in Virginia, where he also taught creative writing, and co-edited The Hollins Critic. He has published six books of poetry: Four Hearts, Psalms, Heights, Praise Poems, Riverbank, and The Journey of Hands. He has also published a children's book about a bunny and a kite. His work has appeared in literary journals and magazines, and has been featured on the NPR show The Writer's Almanac multipe times. Hudepohl now lives with his family in Kentucky, and he is a proud descendant of the Hatfields.

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