James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (1882-1941) was an Irish expatriate writer, widely considered to be one of the most influential writers of the 20... read full description
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Aug 04, 2011
Hankrose
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These are really good poems, mostly in a very simplistic (I know that sounds crazy -it's James Joyce) lyrical way. Many of these poems have had music added and have been turned into songs. (My brother is a classical singer and actually performs three from this collection.) I picture these being somewhat like the word turned out by a young Stephen Dedalus between A Portrait and Ulysses.
II think that to really enjoy this, one must enjoy Joyce and poetry, which puts you in a very small minorit More...
II think that to really enjoy this, one must enjoy Joyce and poetry, which puts you in a very small minorit More...
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Jan 20, 2012
Erik
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I've loved you since I first came across your moocow, James. I thought this poetry was beautiful. Reading it, listening to it, learning it gives me the most intense sense of being at home. This is comfort food.
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May 19, 2011
patrycja
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Those poems are weird. Written as if by some teenager with lack of talent. They seem to be random words glued together for some mysterious reason. Didn't like it.
Jun 19, 2011
Jonathan
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Sorry Joyce, but this is the most boring book of poems on the planet.
Apr 12, 2011
Jackee
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I really wish I would have read this a long time ago. I felt it was too short, which is always a good sign. I plan to read it again and again.
Oct 18, 2011
Keith
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Simply beautiful verse. There's nothing extraordinary from an author known for verbal pyrotechnics. These are simply beautiful songs with minimal classical allusions, foreign languages, portmanteau words, complicated viewpoints, Irish history, etc. Read and enjoy the pure music.
Apr 12, 2011
Inna
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Due to the exquisite beauty of the first poem and great talent shown in the last, I was almost ready to give 5 stars, but some really poor poetry in between - so it's only 4.
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