pWith remarkable erudition, the poems in Brian Culhane's emRemembering Letheem explore the way classical history and legend may illuminate modern life. Thus the title poem links a son's poignant visit to his mother, suffering dementia, to the myth of Lethe, the river in classical mythology from which dead souls drink to forget their past lives. A pervading theme is the might and character of literature itself, and how it can lead to deep personal insights and beauty, even in the midst of wars, political repression, and censorship. This insightful and masterfully crafted collection is a worthy finalist for the 2020 Able Muse Book Award.ppbrppstrongPRAISE FOR emREMEMBERING LETHEem strongppbrppBrian Culhane is a poet whose work leaps across classical myths and World War II history across poetic forms that shimmer with innovation across loss and love and the deep river of Lethe, the river in Hades that causes forgetfulness. In our culture, in this time, we forget a lot of things. You'll pe