Ariana Reines

Ariana Reines is an acclaimed author, poet, and playwright. Born in Massachusetts in 1980, Reines is well respected within the literary community for her powerful and honest works. She is the author of four books to date: The Cow (2006), Mercury (2011), A Sand Book (2019) and Friday Black (2018). She has also written several plays and numerous short stories, essays, and articles.

Reines' first book, The Cow, was published in 2006 by Fence Books. It is a volume of poetry which looks at the power of language and its mysterious force. The Cow has been praised for its frank and compelling voice, as well as its unique perspectives on the banal and how language shapes our understanding of reality.

Reines' second book, Mercury, was published in 2011. It is a collection of prose-poem about the environment, memory, and the power of nature. Mercury is composed of fragmentary musings and vivid observations, at times dark and at other times flamboyant. For this work, Reines was awarded the the Believer Poetry Award in 2011.

In 2018, Reines released her first work of fiction, Friday Black. The novel looks at the realities of poverty and systemic racism in the United States with an unflinching eye. It was a New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2018 and the American Library Association's Notable Book for 2019.

Reines' is most recent book, A Sand Book, came out in 2019. It is a collection of poetry which explores themes of loneliness, nature, and the return to the self. In A Sand Book, Reines delves deep into the depths of the psyche and creates a surreal and strangely beautiful world. The collection has been described as dazzling, enigmatic, and hypnotic.

In addition to her books, Reines has written several other literary works. These include the play Telephone, several one act plays, and numerous articles and essays in places like the New Yorker and Tin House.

Reines' works are widely acclaimed among literary critics. They are lauded for their incisive lyrics, sharp observations, and powerful themes. She is one of the most exciting young authors to emerge in the twenty-first century, and her works are essential reading for anyone interested in poetry, prose, and the power of language.