Epistola II

About the Book

Epistola II begins with a continuation of romantic verses regarding the art and struggles of love while probing into the darker side of unfulfilled passion. Quillan's longtime interest in Native American culture is reflected within the Epistola series by the experimental use of Tsalagi (Cherokee), beautifully employing the language to accent thoughts and emotions.

A love affair with a city, poetry of the 1950s/1960s, and his Protestant background also inspired portions of Epistola II. Quillan does not claim to be a theologian, but merely a spiritual wanderer seeking his genesis while airing his religious laundry along the way.

The poet continues to divagate on various tangents of concerns and contemplations, and eventually concludes with a 13-piece collection regarding libertine issues according to his interpretation of early American documents, essays, and orations. Quillan's command of the English language enables him to create with ink and paper vivid emotions and colorful passion. Epistola II is not fast food; this is epicurean cuisine for the mind and soul.

About the Author

Quillan wrote Epistola as his first poetic collection during 2000 and 2001. Prior to the first publication (December 2001), he had already begun the concept phase of Epistola II. His meld of experiences have enabled him as an insightful poet drawing from his background as the son of a minister, prospective seminary student, musician, songwriter, carpenter, draftsman, technical analyst, and cross-country runner?while self-nurturing his interests in history, religions, philosophy, languages, literature, and the arts. Quillan grew up in northern California and currently resides near Memphis, Tennessee.