An illuminating and irascible compilation of selected and new poems from National Book Award winner Gerald Stern
Gerald Stern Ordine dei libri
La poesia di Gerald Stern si addentra nelle profondità dell'esperienza umana, caratterizzata da un tono schietto e introspettivo. Il suo lavoro esplora spesso temi come l'identità, la memoria e la ricerca di significato nel mondo contemporaneo. Stern fonde magistralmente la riflessione personale con verità universali, creando poesie che risuonano sia a livello emotivo che intellettuale. La sua voce distintiva e le sue profonde intuizioni sulla vita lo rendono una figura significativa della poesia moderna.
- 2023
- 2022
I.
- 114pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
Exploring themes of identity and place, Gerald Stern's long poem "I." captures the essence of New York through a blend of poetic styles. Inspired by a derelict synagogue, it reflects on the rapid changes in society while intertwining elements of political commentary and spiritual exploration, echoing the biblical Isaiah. Written with a unique mix of intellect and populism, the poem resonates with contemporary issues. The collection includes Stern's introduction, along with a foreword and afterword by esteemed poets Ross Gay and Alicia Ostriker.
- 2020
Blessed as We Were: Late Selected and New Poems, 2000-2018
- 304pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
Gerald Stern's poetry reflects a rich tapestry of American life, combining philosophical insights with a vibrant sense of humor. At over ninety years old, he draws upon decades of memories, crafting poems that are both comic and tragic. His work showcases a deep intellectual engagement with the world, offering readers a unique perspective shaped by a lifetime of experiences.
- 2012
What is a city? Do people make cities or do cities make people? And can cities have second lives? We all inhabit cities, but what do they mean to us? What do we mean to them? Is the city a real thing in the 21st century? How do we integrate their pasts to their futures? What are the threats facing cities in the western world? These are just some of the questions posed by the fascinating studies in this book. Through essays, poems, psychogeography, short stories, and more, an array of today’s leading writers and thinkers join together to look at cities in the western world. Focusing on the two former industrial heartlands of Glasgow and Pittsburgh, this international and diverse collection is asking the big questions and getting the most creative answers. From Will Self’s psychogeography of Glasgow, to National Book Award winner Terrance Hayes’ stunning poetry, this collection will make you think, feel, fear, and fight for what part cities play in our daily lives. Bold, diverse, and daring, these pieces are a must for anyone who cares about where we live and what it means to live in the urban sprawl of now. Will Self, Jane Mccaffery, Edwin Morgan, Ewan Morrison, Terrance Hayes, Allan Wilson, Louise Welsh, Kapka Kassabova, Gerald Stern, Doug Johnstone, Lori Jagielka, Hilary Masters, David Kinloch, Yona Harvey, Sharon Dilworth, Lee Gutkind, Richard Wilson, and many more.
