The Art of Taxidermy is an exceptional verse narrative of grief, loss and finding solace in the world around us. Charlotte is a young lady yearning for her mother who has passed, her father seemingly disinterested in his surviving daughter, his sister and Charlotte's aunt assuming the role of primary caregiver. Through her taxidermy specimens, Charlotte finds cathartic release, gently and lovingly seeing beauty within death and sorrow.
Beautifully and rhythmically written, Sharon Kernot has created a compelling narrative that explores aspects of life, death and the in between we leave behind. Simply stunning.
