From the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, a brilliant and witty collection of writings on the art and nature of poetry -- a master class both entertain...
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Apr 03, 2011
Andrea
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This book was like a series of lectures on poetry ranging from poetry explications, to discussion of the connection between poetry and photography, to philosophical poems written by Mark Strand. I liked some essays better than others and was a bit thrown by the fact that the essays frequently didn't flow together well. Each essay is very much a stand alone piece, but some of the themes do carry through the book. The section on photography was excellent, particularly in comparison to the work of
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Apr 15, 2011
mark
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A Fascinating, and at the same time, dense look at poetry and poetics. I enjoyed most of it, and didn't understand the rest. Which is okay, as the fault lies with me and not Strand. This particular book will bear repeated readings, especially since the structure of non-related articles makes for a good reference. Good stuff.
Oct 11, 2009
Lauren
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Eclectic collection of writings by well-known poet. Some creative non-fiction, some discussion on poetry in general and about some poets and poems specifically. 5/09
Nov 09, 2010
Christopher
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Fascinating for someone who admires the work of Strand as much as I do. Fascinating in ways I cannot describe.
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