"Flaminia Cruciani's language holds the vivid and evocative between its fingers like glue and lets us see the natural world and mysteries of the cosmos. A Crown of Flames is a celebration that delves into the mysteries of human civilization, illuminating the hidden depths of our shared human experience. Cruciani's words evoke a sense of awe and reverence for the natural world. Each poem in this collection feels like a masterful exploration of the soul, inviting readers to see the world in new and profound ways."
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—Tshaka Campbell, Santa Clara County Poet Laureate, author of Tunnel Vision (NaturalKink Enterprises, 2018)
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"Flaminia Cruciani’s A Crown of Flames is a lush, often times terrifying, mythic, end/restart of civilization—a tour of the history of literature, philosophy, and western ideals—churning images that range between pastoral and apocalyptic. A book of revelations�