Poetry and Prose for the Common Man - Volume 2


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Poetry and Prose for the Common Man provides easily understood poems and short stories that may appeal to those that don't want to spend hours searching for hidden meanings and obscure references







The Book of Men: Poems


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"Laux writes gritty, tough, lyrical poems that depict the actual nature of life in the West today."—Philip Levine The narrative poems in Dorianne Laux's fifth collection charge through the summer of love, where Vietnam casts a long shadow, and into the present day, where she compassionately paints the smoky bars, graffiti, and addiction of urban life. Laux is "continually engaging and, at her best, luminous" (San Diego Union-Tribune). from "To Kiss Frank," make out with him a bit, this is what my friend would like to do oh these too many dead summers later, and as much as I want to stroll with her into the poet's hazy fancy all I can see is O'Hara's long gone lips fallen free of the bone, slumbering beneath the grainy soil.




Joyce Kilmer : Poems, Essays and Letters in Two Volumes. Volume 2, Prose Works


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Explore the literary brilliance of Joyce Kilmer through "Joyce Kilmer: Poems, Essays and Letters in Two Volumes. Volume 2, Prose Works," a captivating collection that delves into the prose writings of one of America's most cherished poets. Step into the world of Kilmer's prose as he explores diverse themes with eloquence and depth. This volume offers a treasure trove of essays and letters that reveal Kilmer's keen observations, philosophical insights, and profound reflections on life, love, and the human experience. Throughout these pages, Kilmer's distinctive voice shines through, whether he is crafting enchanting essays on nature's beauty, offering thoughtful critiques on contemporary issues, or sharing intimate correspondence that reveals his personal thoughts and passions. Kilmer's prose works are marked by their lyrical prose, evocative imagery, and a deep sense of reverence for the natural world and the complexities of the human spirit. Readers will find themselves drawn into his world, where each piece resonates with timeless wisdom and heartfelt emotion. Since its publication, "Joyce Kilmer: Poems, Essays and Letters in Two Volumes" has been celebrated for its literary merit and Kilmer's enduring influence on American literature. It remains a cherished collection for poetry enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone captivated by Kilmer's poetic vision and prose eloquence. Whether you're discovering Kilmer's prose for the first time or revisiting his works as a longtime admirer, "Joyce Kilmer: Volume 2, Prose Works" promises to enrich and inspire. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Kilmer's language and the depth of his insights into the human condition. Don't miss your chance to experience the prose brilliance of Joyce Kilmer. Let "Joyce Kilmer: Volume 2, Prose Works" transport you to a world of literary mastery and profound contemplation. Secure your copy now and delve into the enduring legacy of a poet whose words continue to resonate with readers across generations.




The Art of the Poetic Line


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"Poetry is the sound of language organized in lines." James Longenbach opens The Art of the Poetic Line with that essential statement. Through a range of examples - from Shakespeare and Milton to Ashbery and Glück - Longenbach describes the function of line in metered, rhymed, syllabic, and free-verse poetry. That function is sonic, he argues, and our true experience of it can only be identified in relation to other elements in a poem. Syntax and the interaction of different kinds of line endings are primary to understanding line, as is the relationship of lineated poems to prose poetry. The Art of the Poetic Line is a vital new resource by one of America's most important critics and one of poetry's most engaging practitioners.




The Novel, Volume 2


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Nearly as global in its ambition and sweep as its subject, Franco Moretti's The Novel is a watershed event in the understanding of the first truly planetary literary form. A translated selection from the epic five-volume Italian Il Romanzo (2001-2003), The Novel's two volumes are a unified multiauthored reference work, containing more than one hundred specially commissioned essays by leading contemporary critics from around the world. Providing the first international comparative reassessment of the novel, these essential volumes reveal the form in unprecedented depth and breadth--as a great cultural, social, and human phenomenon that stretches from the ancient Greeks to today, where modernity itself is unimaginable without the genre. By viewing the novel as much more than an aesthetic form, this landmark collection demonstrates how the genre has transformed human emotions and behavior, and the very perception of reality. Historical, statistical, and formal analyses show the novel as a complex literary system, in which new forms proliferate in every period and place. Volume 2: Forms and Themes, views the novel primarily from the inside, examining its many formal arrangements and recurrent thematic manifestations, and looking at the plurality of the genre and its lineages. These books will be essential reading for all students and scholars of literature.




Love That Dog


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This is an utterly original and completely beguiling prose novel about a boy who has to write a poem, and then another, and then even more. Soon the little boy is writing about all sorts of things he has not really come to terms with, and astounding things start to happen.




Poems That Make Grown Men Cry


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In this unique poetry anthology, 100 grown men - bestselling authors, poets laureate, actors, producers and other prominent figures from the arts, sciences and politics, share the poems that have moved them to tears.