--- product_id: 245648 title: "Bluets" price: "$31.73" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://virgin.desertcart.com/products/245648-bluets store_origin: VG region: British Virgin Islands --- # 4.5/5 stars from 1,742 reviews Top 20 in Women Author Literary Criticism 240 lyrical entries Bluets **Price:** $31.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💙 Bluets: Where philosophy meets poetry in every shade of blue. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bluets - **How much does it cost?** $31.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [virgin.desertcart.com](https://virgin.desertcart.com/products/245648-bluets) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **240 Poetic Reflections:** Dive into 240 short, profound meditations on the color blue that blend philosophy, memoir, and art. - • **Philosophy Meets Poetry:** Experience a unique fusion of aesthetic theory and emotional depth that challenges your perception. - • **A Bestseller with Social Proof:** Join over 1,700 readers who rated it 4.5 stars, making it a must-have for literary connoisseurs. - • **Critically Acclaimed Masterpiece:** Ranked #14 in Women Author Literary Criticism and praised for its lyrical brilliance. - • **Cultivate Your Intellectual Edge:** Perfect for professionals craving thoughtful, stylish reading that sparks conversation and reflection. ## Overview Bluets by Maggie Nelson is a celebrated lyrical essay collection featuring 240 short, poetic reflections on the color blue. Praised for its philosophical depth and artistic prose, it ranks highly in literary criticism categories and boasts a 4.5-star rating from over 1,700 readers. This used copy offers a chance to own a critically acclaimed, thought-provoking work that resonates with millennial professionals seeking intellectual and aesthetic enrichment. ## Description Suppose I were to begin by saying that I had fallen in love with a color . . . A Guardian Book of the Year A lyrical, philosophical, and often explicit exploration of personal suffering and the limitations of vision and love, as refracted through the color blue. With Bluets , Maggie Nelson has entered the pantheon of brilliant lyric essayists. Maggie Nelson is the author of numerous books of poetry and nonfiction, including Something Bright, Then Holes (Soft Skull Press, 2007) and Women, the New York School, and Other True Abstractions (University of Iowa Press, 2007). She lives in Los Angeles and teaches at the California Institute of the Arts. Review: The colour blue as a lens to view the human condition - I love this book. It is nonfiction, and comprises a series of small, numbered writings. They're more similar to Nietzsche's aphorisms in size--that is, they can be a sentence or two, or fill a few pages--but they are affirming, profound, and provocative. What are they about? Ostensibly, the colour blue. The entire book comprises reflections on the colour blue--its symbolism, its place in the spectrum of light, its manifestations as moods and states of being, its place in literature and music. The writing is brilliant. Maggie Nelson, whose most recent book, THE ARGONAUTS, is a tour de force, has such a fantastic style. Her writing evoked feelings in me as her writing placed a series of sensory experiences in my mind, each of which was evoked by what she was writing about. This is a work of philosopy, of aesthetic theory, of cultural criticism, a meditation on what it means to be alive and human, all creatively told by writing about the colour blue. At first glance, it may sound like another form of navel gazing, but that would be a misreading of what's going on. This is a book about the human condition, one that Nelson writes about with style and aplomb. Review: A Meditative Ode to Blue - Maggie Nelson's Bluets is a mesmerizing exploration of the color blue, blending memoir, philosophy, and poetic prose into a unique and compelling narrative. Through 240 short entries, Nelson delves deep into the emotional and intellectual resonances of blue, crafting a work that challenges and delights, leaving readers pondering the complexities of perception and existence. This edition celebrates Nelson's profound insights and lyrical prowess, making it a must-read for those captivated by the intersections of art and life. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #14,324 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #14 in Women Author Literary Criticism #18 in Women Writers in Women Studies #44 in American Poetry (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,742 Reviews | ## Images ![Bluets - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518EDTfO-TL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The colour blue as a lens to view the human condition *by L***Y on November 29, 2015* I love this book. It is nonfiction, and comprises a series of small, numbered writings. They're more similar to Nietzsche's aphorisms in size--that is, they can be a sentence or two, or fill a few pages--but they are affirming, profound, and provocative. What are they about? Ostensibly, the colour blue. The entire book comprises reflections on the colour blue--its symbolism, its place in the spectrum of light, its manifestations as moods and states of being, its place in literature and music. The writing is brilliant. Maggie Nelson, whose most recent book, THE ARGONAUTS, is a tour de force, has such a fantastic style. Her writing evoked feelings in me as her writing placed a series of sensory experiences in my mind, each of which was evoked by what she was writing about. This is a work of philosopy, of aesthetic theory, of cultural criticism, a meditation on what it means to be alive and human, all creatively told by writing about the colour blue. At first glance, it may sound like another form of navel gazing, but that would be a misreading of what's going on. This is a book about the human condition, one that Nelson writes about with style and aplomb. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Meditative Ode to Blue *by M***Y on June 24, 2024* Maggie Nelson's Bluets is a mesmerizing exploration of the color blue, blending memoir, philosophy, and poetic prose into a unique and compelling narrative. Through 240 short entries, Nelson delves deep into the emotional and intellectual resonances of blue, crafting a work that challenges and delights, leaving readers pondering the complexities of perception and existence. This edition celebrates Nelson's profound insights and lyrical prowess, making it a must-read for those captivated by the intersections of art and life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Embracing Complexity *by G***I on December 15, 2023* Maggie Nelson's Bluets embodies true ambiguity. The combination of the lyrical and the essayistic within this book is truly remarkable and makes for an extremely compelling read. Nelson completely defamiliarizes the common associations with the color blue, opening up immense possibilities and honoring so many different meanings of the color at once. She searches for a deeper meaning throughout, providing insight into the human experience of love, pain, and so much more. The writing is intentional and well-crafted, moving toward a poetic feel at times. Thought-provoking and enjoyable, Nelson's Bluets feels like falling in an out of love over and over again with each turn of the page. ## Frequently Bought Together - Bluets - The Argonauts - On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://virgin.desertcart.com/products/245648-bluets](https://virgin.desertcart.com/products/245648-bluets) --- *Product available on Desertcart British Virgin Islands* *Store origin: VG* *Last updated: 2026-09-07*