reviews

April 17, 2022

Hi David,

Let me begin by apologizing for not having replied earlier. There are two reasons for the delay. First is the obvious one, namely I am busy with my teaching, research, and writing. But there is more. Poetry has never been my strong suit, especially parsing free verse, with all the freedom it gives you...[]

Adroit language textured with edifying insights, verse that is engaging and alive.

In this slim, cross-genre volume of verse, Hillstrom explores humanity’s greatest potential with verve and vitality.

Amidst the rubble of a war-torn city, a grandmother becomes the charge d’affaires for a group of orphans...[]

Review of De Rerum Natura: On Nature and Poetry by David Hillstrom

Poetry: Hillstrom's poetic style in this work is marked by clarity and lyrical sophistication. He employs a classical poetic tone that echoes the ancient Roman poet Lucretius, whose original De Rerum Natura is the basis for this translation and adaptation...[]