The Seven Deadly Sins and Other Poems
Slavitt, David R
| Autor: | Slavitt, David R |
|---|---|
| Themengebiete: | Poetry |
| Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 01.03.2009 |
| EAN: | 9780807134030 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 80 |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | LSU Press |
Produktinformationen "The Seven Deadly Sins and Other Poems"
In The Seven Deadly Sins and Other Poems, veteran poet David R. Slavitt touches on topics from the mundane to the mysterious with his signature wit and intelligence. In Stupid, for instance, he transforms a simple head cold into an appreciation for the richness of consciousness, and in Waking, the very effort of rising from bed becomes something like a miracle: I heave myself up to a sitting position, pause / a moment, and am amazed by what I have done . . . . Slavitt explores the range of the human condition with such ease and insight that readers cannot help but ponder what life isand what it could be. What if, like the mythic sea creature in The Dogfish, humans could return to the womb when frightened? In the collections title poem, Slavitt gives a voice to the Seven Deadly Sins, each of which claims, persuasively, to possess a value to humans that is seldom noticed or appreciated. Slavitt has a unique ability to examine an idea, be it virtue or vice, dark or blithe, and to offer perspective and wisdom about the conundrums of our existence.
Sie möchten lieber vor Ort einkaufen?
Sie haben Fragen zu diesem oder anderen Produkten oder möchten einfach gerne analog im Laden stöbern? Wir sind gerne für Sie da und beraten Sie auch telefonisch.
Juristische Fachbuchhandlung
Georg Blendl
Parcellistraße 5 (Maxburg)
8033 München
Montag - Freitag: 8:15 -18 Uhr
Samstags geschlossen