Best known for Neon Vernacular, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1994, and for Dien Cai Dau, a collection of poems chronicling his experi...
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Oct 31, 2011
Brian
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Coming back to this collection for the second time, I did not find the connection with the work I was hoping for. My favorite bits this time: the poems from the collection "February in Sydney", because of the sideways glances he cleverly gives at scenes from my second home, Australia, along with references to my favorite jazz music:"Dexter Gordon's tenor sax/ plays 'April in Paris'/ inside my head all the way back/ on the bus from Double Bay./
'Round Midnight', the '50s,/ More...
'Round Midnight', the '50s,/ More...
Apr 03, 2008
Heather
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Komunyakaa’s poetry is stunning; Pleasure Dome is an amazing compilation of poetry that leaves a savory flavor to be digested with pleasure. His poems are so carefully articulated that they cut into the human spirit like a perfectly sharpened knife into aged cheddar—it crumbles only from the pressure of a deep, honest, truth.
Mar 06, 2008
Janie
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Sep 16, 2008
Al
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The place to start with this poet. Collects all his work through THIEVES OF PARADISE. Essential reading.
Jul 29, 2008
Danielle
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A fantastic collection of one of the greatest poets of our time. Nuff said!
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