Author: Frank Bidart
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374715181
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 737
Book Description
The collected works of one of contemporary poetry’s most original voices Gathered together, the poems of Frank Bidart perform one of the most remarkable transmutations of the body into language in contemporary literature. His pages represent the human voice in all its extreme registers, whether it’s that of the child-murderer Herbert White, the obsessive anorexic Ellen West, the tormented genius Vaslav Nijinsky, or the poet’s own. And in that embodiment is a transgressive empathy, one that recognizes our wild appetites, the monsters, the misfits, the misunderstood among us and inside us. Few writers have so willingly ventured to the dark places of the human psyche and allowed themselves to be stripped bare on the page with such candor and vulnerability. Over the past half century, Bidart has done nothing less than invent a poetics commensurate with the chaos and appetites of our experience. Half-light encompasses all of Bidart’s previous books, and also includes a new collection, Thirst, in which the poet austerely surveys his life, laying it plain for us before venturing into something new and unknown. Here Bidart finds himself a “Creature coterminous with thirst,” still longing, still searching in himself, one of the “queers of the universe.” Visionary and revelatory, intimate and unguarded, Bidart’s Half-light: Collected Poems 1965-2017 are a radical confrontation with human nature, a conflict eternally renewed and reframed, restless line by restless line.
Half-light
Author: Frank Bidart
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374715181
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 737
Book Description
The collected works of one of contemporary poetry’s most original voices Gathered together, the poems of Frank Bidart perform one of the most remarkable transmutations of the body into language in contemporary literature. His pages represent the human voice in all its extreme registers, whether it’s that of the child-murderer Herbert White, the obsessive anorexic Ellen West, the tormented genius Vaslav Nijinsky, or the poet’s own. And in that embodiment is a transgressive empathy, one that recognizes our wild appetites, the monsters, the misfits, the misunderstood among us and inside us. Few writers have so willingly ventured to the dark places of the human psyche and allowed themselves to be stripped bare on the page with such candor and vulnerability. Over the past half century, Bidart has done nothing less than invent a poetics commensurate with the chaos and appetites of our experience. Half-light encompasses all of Bidart’s previous books, and also includes a new collection, Thirst, in which the poet austerely surveys his life, laying it plain for us before venturing into something new and unknown. Here Bidart finds himself a “Creature coterminous with thirst,” still longing, still searching in himself, one of the “queers of the universe.” Visionary and revelatory, intimate and unguarded, Bidart’s Half-light: Collected Poems 1965-2017 are a radical confrontation with human nature, a conflict eternally renewed and reframed, restless line by restless line.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374715181
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 737
Book Description
The collected works of one of contemporary poetry’s most original voices Gathered together, the poems of Frank Bidart perform one of the most remarkable transmutations of the body into language in contemporary literature. His pages represent the human voice in all its extreme registers, whether it’s that of the child-murderer Herbert White, the obsessive anorexic Ellen West, the tormented genius Vaslav Nijinsky, or the poet’s own. And in that embodiment is a transgressive empathy, one that recognizes our wild appetites, the monsters, the misfits, the misunderstood among us and inside us. Few writers have so willingly ventured to the dark places of the human psyche and allowed themselves to be stripped bare on the page with such candor and vulnerability. Over the past half century, Bidart has done nothing less than invent a poetics commensurate with the chaos and appetites of our experience. Half-light encompasses all of Bidart’s previous books, and also includes a new collection, Thirst, in which the poet austerely surveys his life, laying it plain for us before venturing into something new and unknown. Here Bidart finds himself a “Creature coterminous with thirst,” still longing, still searching in himself, one of the “queers of the universe.” Visionary and revelatory, intimate and unguarded, Bidart’s Half-light: Collected Poems 1965-2017 are a radical confrontation with human nature, a conflict eternally renewed and reframed, restless line by restless line.
Half of the World in Light
Author: Juan Felipe Herrera
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816527032
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Includes an audio CD of the author reading! For nearly four decades, Juan Felipe Herrera has documented his experience as a Chicano in the United States and Latin America through stunning, memorable poetry that is both personal and universal in its impact, themes, and approach. Often political, never fainthearted, his career has been marked by tremendous virtuosity and a unique sensibility for uncovering the unknown and the unexpected. Through a variety of stages and transformations, Herrera has evolved more than almost any other Chicano poet, always re-inventing himself into a more mature and seasoned voice. Now, in this unprecedented collection, we encounter the trajectory of this highly innovative and original writer, bringing the full scope of his singular vision into view. Beginning with early material from A Certain Man and moving through thirteen of his collections into new, previously unpublished work, this assemblage also includes an audio CD of the author reading twenty-four selected poems aloud. Serious scholars and readers alike will now have available to them a representative set of glimpses into his production as well as his origins and personal development. The ultimate value of bringing together such a collection, however, is that it will allow us to better understand and appreciate the complexity of what this major American poet is all about.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 0816527032
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
Includes an audio CD of the author reading! For nearly four decades, Juan Felipe Herrera has documented his experience as a Chicano in the United States and Latin America through stunning, memorable poetry that is both personal and universal in its impact, themes, and approach. Often political, never fainthearted, his career has been marked by tremendous virtuosity and a unique sensibility for uncovering the unknown and the unexpected. Through a variety of stages and transformations, Herrera has evolved more than almost any other Chicano poet, always re-inventing himself into a more mature and seasoned voice. Now, in this unprecedented collection, we encounter the trajectory of this highly innovative and original writer, bringing the full scope of his singular vision into view. Beginning with early material from A Certain Man and moving through thirteen of his collections into new, previously unpublished work, this assemblage also includes an audio CD of the author reading twenty-four selected poems aloud. Serious scholars and readers alike will now have available to them a representative set of glimpses into his production as well as his origins and personal development. The ultimate value of bringing together such a collection, however, is that it will allow us to better understand and appreciate the complexity of what this major American poet is all about.
The Untelling
Author: Tayari Jones
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446533998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
From the author of the Oprah Book Club Selection An American Marriage, here is an emotionally powerful novel that "succeeds mightily...truly a wonderful story" (Boston Globe). Aria is no stranger to tragedy -- as a young girl, she and her older sister and mother survived a car crash that took the lives of their father and beloved baby sister. And although relations with her remaining family are strained, she's done her best to establish a solid, normal life for herself, living in Atlanta and teaching literacy to girls who have fallen on hard times. But now she has a secret that she's not yet ready to share with Dwayne, her devoted boyfriend, or Rochelle, her roommate and best friend: Aria is pregnant. Or so she thinks. The truth is about to make her question her every assumption and reevaluate the life she has worked so hard to build for herself...as it sends her reeling in a direction she had no idea she was destined to go. Praise for Tayari Jones "Tayari Jones is blessed with vision to see through to the surprising and devastating truths at the heart of ordinary lives, strength to wrest those truths free, and a gift of language to lay it all out, compelling and clear." -- Michael Chabon "Tayari Jones has emerged as one of the most important voices of her generation." -- Essence "One of America's finest writers." -- Nylon.com "Tayari Jones is a wonderful storyteller." -- Ploughshares
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 0446533998
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
From the author of the Oprah Book Club Selection An American Marriage, here is an emotionally powerful novel that "succeeds mightily...truly a wonderful story" (Boston Globe). Aria is no stranger to tragedy -- as a young girl, she and her older sister and mother survived a car crash that took the lives of their father and beloved baby sister. And although relations with her remaining family are strained, she's done her best to establish a solid, normal life for herself, living in Atlanta and teaching literacy to girls who have fallen on hard times. But now she has a secret that she's not yet ready to share with Dwayne, her devoted boyfriend, or Rochelle, her roommate and best friend: Aria is pregnant. Or so she thinks. The truth is about to make her question her every assumption and reevaluate the life she has worked so hard to build for herself...as it sends her reeling in a direction she had no idea she was destined to go. Praise for Tayari Jones "Tayari Jones is blessed with vision to see through to the surprising and devastating truths at the heart of ordinary lives, strength to wrest those truths free, and a gift of language to lay it all out, compelling and clear." -- Michael Chabon "Tayari Jones has emerged as one of the most important voices of her generation." -- Essence "One of America's finest writers." -- Nylon.com "Tayari Jones is a wonderful storyteller." -- Ploughshares
Shadow Kin
Author: M J Scott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781923157255
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shadow Kin is the first book in the Half-Light series, a dark and sexy romantic fantasy series from RITA(R) Award nominated author M.J. Scott.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781923157255
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Shadow Kin is the first book in the Half-Light series, a dark and sexy romantic fantasy series from RITA(R) Award nominated author M.J. Scott.
Hot Light/half-made Worlds
Author: Alex Webb
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 9780500541166
Category : Documentary photography
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Gathers photographs taken in Haiti, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Barbados, India, Zaire, Ivory Coast, Uganda, and Trinidad
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 9780500541166
Category : Documentary photography
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Gathers photographs taken in Haiti, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, Barbados, India, Zaire, Ivory Coast, Uganda, and Trinidad
HalfLight
Author: Gin Hollan
Publisher: Gin Hollan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
She just wants a normal life, but as a phase-shifter things are always complicated. Her friends each seem to hide a secret, but hers could get them all killed. Dylan has a problem - she is only as solid as the light around her, and she doesn't know how she does it. Whether by instinct or desire, she seeks out the shadows and other dark places that let her disappear. It helped in her job as a Night Courier, delivering high-value black-market packages to unnamed people. It made her unstoppable, rare, and valuable. Turning to smoke or vapour would seem like a good thing when it happens in dark and dangerous places, but she feared losing herself to it. She enlists the help of a former police officer to help her leave the life of shadows and danger behind. Unaware of her true identity, he changes Dylan's name to Simone and assigns her a babysitting job, watching over a cafe owner name Carol. As Simone, she works as a waitress, hoping to keep her own secret while helping those around her and finding a semblance of a normal life. As she discovers more mysteries around her, she wonders if anyone truly has a normal life. When she meets a man with the ability to negate her mutation, she is intrigued, but he seems to be more of a complication than friend. He can track her, and finds ways to interfere with what she's doing. She can't tell if it's intentional, or why and how he finds her. Now Dylan has more secrets than she knows what to do with, and her past has tracked her down.
Publisher: Gin Hollan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
She just wants a normal life, but as a phase-shifter things are always complicated. Her friends each seem to hide a secret, but hers could get them all killed. Dylan has a problem - she is only as solid as the light around her, and she doesn't know how she does it. Whether by instinct or desire, she seeks out the shadows and other dark places that let her disappear. It helped in her job as a Night Courier, delivering high-value black-market packages to unnamed people. It made her unstoppable, rare, and valuable. Turning to smoke or vapour would seem like a good thing when it happens in dark and dangerous places, but she feared losing herself to it. She enlists the help of a former police officer to help her leave the life of shadows and danger behind. Unaware of her true identity, he changes Dylan's name to Simone and assigns her a babysitting job, watching over a cafe owner name Carol. As Simone, she works as a waitress, hoping to keep her own secret while helping those around her and finding a semblance of a normal life. As she discovers more mysteries around her, she wonders if anyone truly has a normal life. When she meets a man with the ability to negate her mutation, she is intrigued, but he seems to be more of a complication than friend. He can track her, and finds ways to interfere with what she's doing. She can't tell if it's intentional, or why and how he finds her. Now Dylan has more secrets than she knows what to do with, and her past has tracked her down.
Half Light
Author: Hetti Perkins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741740332
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
HALF LIGHT features the major works of some of Australia's leading artists, many of whom have established international reputations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781741740332
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
HALF LIGHT features the major works of some of Australia's leading artists, many of whom have established international reputations.
In the Western Night
Author: Frank Bidart
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 9780374522711
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In the Western Night brings together in one volume all of the poems to date, including many previously unpublished poems, of one of the most exciting and gifted poets writing today.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 9780374522711
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
In the Western Night brings together in one volume all of the poems to date, including many previously unpublished poems, of one of the most exciting and gifted poets writing today.
Fire Kin
Author: M.J. Scott
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101631716
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Imagine a city divided…a city readying itself for a war. The vampire Blood and the shape-shifting Beast Kind seek to seize control now that the treaty is broken. Only the humans stand in their way…but they stand without their Fae allies…and they desperately need help.... I chose to stay with the humans when the Fae withdrew from the City. I am a healer, and they need me. I know the odds are against them. I know they need reinforcements. But I never expected them to turn and seek aid from the depths of my past. Asharic is a powerful Fae, exiled by the Veiled Queen thirty years ago. Leaving me behind. But now the queen is dead and the throne is vacant, and Ash is returning to the City—my City—with his mercenary army. It would be false to deny that there is still a spark between us, but I will not be taken in again. And I’m not the only one disturbed by his return. A Blood lord is poised to conquer the Half-Light City, and other enemies new and old are gathering to eliminate the threat Ash poses. To save the City, we will have to join forces. And pray we’re not the ones who burn…
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101631716
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 239
Book Description
Imagine a city divided…a city readying itself for a war. The vampire Blood and the shape-shifting Beast Kind seek to seize control now that the treaty is broken. Only the humans stand in their way…but they stand without their Fae allies…and they desperately need help.... I chose to stay with the humans when the Fae withdrew from the City. I am a healer, and they need me. I know the odds are against them. I know they need reinforcements. But I never expected them to turn and seek aid from the depths of my past. Asharic is a powerful Fae, exiled by the Veiled Queen thirty years ago. Leaving me behind. But now the queen is dead and the throne is vacant, and Ash is returning to the City—my City—with his mercenary army. It would be false to deny that there is still a spark between us, but I will not be taken in again. And I’m not the only one disturbed by his return. A Blood lord is poised to conquer the Half-Light City, and other enemies new and old are gathering to eliminate the threat Ash poses. To save the City, we will have to join forces. And pray we’re not the ones who burn…
Blood Kin
Author: M J Scott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781923157262
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Blood Kin is the second book in the Half-Light series, a dark and steamy romantic fantasy series from RITA(R) Award nominated author M.J. Scott. I
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781923157262
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Blood Kin is the second book in the Half-Light series, a dark and steamy romantic fantasy series from RITA(R) Award nominated author M.J. Scott. I