{"product_id":"a-dogs-job-of-work-paperback","title":"A Dog's Job of Work - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSamuel Prestridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrounded, Soulful Poetry from Rural Mississippi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Dog's Job of Work\u003c\/em\u003e by Samuel Prestridge is a heartfelt collection of poetry rooted in the landscapes and lived experiences of rural Mississippi. Written mostly in free verse, with a few pantoums and villanelles, these poems explore memory, place, labor, blues, and the possibility of grace and salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom surreal blues along Highway 61 to quiet reflections on ordinary life, Prestridge's work blends regional authenticity with universal emotional truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Southern Poetry Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eA powerful literary poetry book drawing from rural Southern life, blues traditions, and everyday redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkilled Poet with Distinctive Voice\u003c\/strong\u003e B\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eBy Samuel Prestridge, whose work has appeared in numerous publications including \u003cem\u003eLiterary Imagination\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Arkansas Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAppalachian Quarterly\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePaideuma\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Southern Humanities Review\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemes of Place, Memory \u0026amp; Redemption\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExplores growing up in rural Mississippi while touching on universal issues of work, loss, resilience, and grace.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Poetry Lovers \u0026amp; Thoughtful Gifting\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for readers of Southern literature, rural poetry, contemporary American poetry, and blues-inspired writing. A meaningful gift for anyone who appreciates poetry with heart and a strong sense of place.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Publisher\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePublished by Sligo Creek Publishing. This 80-page paperback is offering a genuine and distinctive addition to any poetry collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSamuel Prestridge lives and works in Athens, Georgia. His poetry has been nominated for Best of the Net and has appeared in many literary journals. He brings a keen eye and \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.17 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56101448876337,"sku":"9798991198370","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/bG4sW1d9Kd9798991198370.webp?v=1788449813","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/a-dogs-job-of-work-paperback","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}