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Naiad Blood

Sarah C. Beckmann

Fiction & poetry

Naiad Blood

By Sarah C. Beckmann, communications coordinator at the MIT Media Lab

Finishing Line Press · 2021

Beckmann's first collection of poetry, "Naiad Blood," describes a young woman who discovers herself in the sport of rowing. Although she grew up near the sea, she falls in love with boats and the water all over again, in a whole new way; crew not only provides her with an avenue for personal growth, but also alters her outlook on life. Taking creative inspiration from Greek myths and other cultural ideas around womanhood, "Naiad Blood" acknowledges social norms and issues that women face, and also directly challenges them.

From Summer 2022 recommended reading from MIT (MIT News). Cover image via Google Books.