Homunculus

Featuring 16th Century alchemist Paracelsus as an eccentric single father, the collection presents a unique voice through his Homunculus, a child embodying the quest for eternal life. The poems blend the playful with the profane, intertwining the mystical with everyday experiences, such as nature walks turning into divine encounters. Palmer also explores themes of masculinity, language, and the desires of an aging body, probing profound questions about existence and immortality.