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Swimming For The Ark

New & Selected Poems 1990-2015

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  • 220pagine
  • 8 ore di lettura

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One of the few poets whose work remains accessible to both scholars and casual readers, her finely wrought free-form verse reads as easily as prose despite its dense imagery. Working in free verse, she is a master of the unforgettable detail, crafting image-driven narratives that reflect the urgency of their moral or social context while maintaining the rhythm of daily life. This career-defining collection showcases twenty-two new poems alongside selections from her earlier acclaimed works, including those that earned prestigious awards. The book vividly dramatizes urban youth and rural life, addressing deeper concerns about history, art, and injustice. In one poem, the speaker recalls a moment of youthful rebellion, crammed with friends in a doorway, confronting the complexities of identity and memory. Joan Murray, a celebrated author of four prize-winning collections, has been featured on NPR's Morning Edition and has edited notable anthologies. Her work continues to resonate, highlighting the interplay of personal experience and broader societal themes.

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Swimming For The Ark, Joan Murray

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2015
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Titolo
Swimming For The Ark
Sottotitolo
New & Selected Poems 1990-2015
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2015
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
220
ISBN10
1935210637
ISBN13
9781935210634
Serie
Descrizione
One of the few poets whose work remains accessible to both scholars and casual readers, her finely wrought free-form verse reads as easily as prose despite its dense imagery. Working in free verse, she is a master of the unforgettable detail, crafting image-driven narratives that reflect the urgency of their moral or social context while maintaining the rhythm of daily life. This career-defining collection showcases twenty-two new poems alongside selections from her earlier acclaimed works, including those that earned prestigious awards. The book vividly dramatizes urban youth and rural life, addressing deeper concerns about history, art, and injustice. In one poem, the speaker recalls a moment of youthful rebellion, crammed with friends in a doorway, confronting the complexities of identity and memory. Joan Murray, a celebrated author of four prize-winning collections, has been featured on NPR's Morning Edition and has edited notable anthologies. Her work continues to resonate, highlighting the interplay of personal experience and broader societal themes.