The Leafcutters, the Minor Saints by Hannah Kroonblawd

Hannah Kroonblawd’s debut chapbook, The Leafcutters, the Minor Saints, is a hybrid collection that combines dreamscapes, spirituality, and experiences of death and grief in order to captivate the audience’s attention and stir its imagination. The experimental blend of lyrical poetry and vivid prose explores the themes of religion and past women’s involvement within religion, while also relating to the femininity of the modern era and incorporating existential ideologies. Using descriptive language and innovative syntax, Kroonblawd draws on dual inspirations from philosophy and dreams to create a unique and symbolic collection that calls readers to meditate and reflect.