1727 is a sweeping metaphysical journey told through long-form poems that unfold like visions - immersive, cinematic, and charged with spiritual electricity. In this extraordinary collection, Candice James guides the reader through the hidden corridors of consciousness, where memory, destiny, and the many incarnations of the self converge in luminous, dreamlike sequences. Each poem stands as a world unto itself, yet together they form a continuous odyssey through the thresholds of awakening, dissolution, and rebirth.
James writes with a voice that is both ethereal and grounded, weaving mythic imagery with emotional truth. Her language is lush, resonant, and deeply visual, inviting the reader into landscapes where dragonflies carry forgotten memories, mirrors fracture into infinite selves, and celestial forces whisper ancient messages through the fabric of time. The poems move fluidly between dimensions - from the earthly to the cosmic, from the intimate to the universal - creating a reading experience that feels both expansive and profoundly personal.
At its core, 1727 is a meditation on becoming. It explores the shedding of old skins, the reclamation of lost identities, and the precise predestined moments in which the soul recognizes itself anew. James leads the reader through karmic cycles, dream corridors, and spiritual thresholds with a steady, visionary hand. Her long-form structure allows each poem to breathe, to unfold at its own pace, and to reveal layers of meaning that echo long after the page is turned.
This is a book about awakening - about the quiet power of recognition, the courage of transformation, and the eternal pulse that threads through every incarnation of the human spirit. It is a testament to James's mastery of poetic storytelling and her ability to illuminate the unseen architecture of the soul. Bold, immersive, and spiritually charged, 1727 is not merely a collection of poems; it is a metaphysical experience, a journey that invites the reader to step beyond the boundaries of the ordinary and into the luminous realm of the eternal self.
James, Candice: - Candice James is the Poet Laureate Emerita of New Westminster, BC, and one of Canada's most prolific and visionary poetic voices. The author of 33 books of poetry, she is celebrated for her metaphysical-surreal style, weaving dream-logic, cosmic imagery, and emotional resonance into explorations of identity, memory, and the unseen realms of the self. Her work has been published internationally, and her visual art has appeared in numerous magazines and exhibitions.James is the Founder of the Royal City Literary Arts Society and the Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry, both of which have significantly shaped the literary landscape of British Columbia. A musician, singer-songwriter, and visual artist, she brings a multi-disciplinary sensibility to her creative practice, infusing her poetry with rhythm, color, and a deep sense of spiritual inquiry.Her writing invites readers into the liminal spaces between worlds-those quiet intervals where transformation begins and the soul reveals its many selves. With a career spanning decades, Candice James continues to inspire, innovate, and illuminate through her art.
