James Dickey Poems 1957-1967

James Dickey Poems 1957-1967

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This volume presents the major work of a man whom critics and readers have designated the authentic poet of his American generation. For this collection, James Dickey has selected from his four published books all those poems that reflect his truest interests and his growth as an artist. And thereto he has added more than a score of new poems-in effect, a new book in thems...more
Paperback, 299 pages
Published January 1st 1968 by Macmillan Publishing Company (first published June 1st 1967)
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Patrick Gibson
A great neglected poet.

I am pretty sure this is out of print since the copy I found at the used bookstore was from the 60's. If you are not familiar with his writings ("Deliverance") try this (then start trying to hunt down a copy of this book):

'Creation Made Like Hope'

"Ethereal and supreme
Of tersest heaven it
has pronounced a daily storm
While hours have been supreme, it has
had hours in its
glee
A purple name
has covered the fans of sovereign
things about its
existence
Has raised and has raised, but
th...more
Al
The collection to start with from one of our best, and today sadly neglected, poets. Since his death Dickey has been overlooked and dismissed. This book shows why he should not be.
Shawna
I read this collection of poetry because it was such an inspiration to Pat Conroy, one of my favorite writers. It was interesting, but I could have used some help in understanding it because I don't usually read much contemporary poetry. Reading in a class with the help of the professor would have been good and would have helped me appreciate it even more.
Roxanne
This is one of my favorite collections of poetry, ever. I have had this book for well over ten years, and each time I return to it, I find it even more delightful than the last time I read it. Amazing works here.
Julie
one of the books of poetry I most frequently pick up off the shelf to re-read a favorite poem or just crack open and randomly select. Includes one of my favorite Dickey poems "A Dog Sleeping on My Feet"
Denae
Who doesn't love James Dickey? And really, what is there to say. These are wonderful, moving poems. I loved it.
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Dickey was born in Atlanta, Georgia. After serving as a pilot in the Second World War, he attended Vanderbilt University. Having earned an MA in 1950, Dickey returned to military duty in the Korean War, serving with the US Air Force. Upon return to civilian life Dickey taught at Rice University in Texas and then at the University of Florida. From 1955 to 1961, he worked for advertising agencies in...more
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