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Ted Higgs publishes new poetry book

Maryville College professor Ted Higgs has published a new poetry book titled A Love Embargo.

Indie publisher Bass Clef Books published the collection, which was officially released in February. 

Higgs, a professor of English, History, and Latin, is an Army veteran. Many of the poems in the book are inspired by the time Higgs spent in the armed forces. The collection includes 65 poems. It is his fourth publication of poetry. 

Higgs described that his writing process is often tied to locations from his life. 

“My poetry is place specific,” he said. “It starts with an old memory, and the poem kicks off from there.” 

Higgs’ favorite piece from the book is a poem titled “Filó,” inspired by the Italian city Vittorio Veneto. While in the Army, Higgs was stationed in Vittorio Veneto where he served as a liaison for the Italian Army as part of an officer exchange program. 

As Higgs’ poems are inspired by his experiences, he wants local readers to be aware Maryville College’s MacArthur Pavilion inspired the poem “Pavilion.” 

A book launch, presented by Neighborly Books in Maryville, will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 1.  
A Love Embargo is available anywhere books are sold, including Bookshop, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

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