Diving into the Wreck: Poems 1971-1972
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (563 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0393346013 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 80 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Her constellation of honors includes a National Book Award for poetry for Tonight, No Poetry Will Serve, a MacArthur Foundation “genius” grant in 1994, and a National Book Award for poetry in 1974 for Diving Into the Wreck. Widely read, widely anthologized, widely interviewed, and widely taught, Adrienne Rich (1929–2012) was for decades among the most influential writers of the feminist movement and one of the best-known American public intellectuals. Her prose inclu
--Margaret Atwood"The poet is telling of something now standing before her eyes of which her heart is full. --Richard Howard" . It is a book that takes risks, and forces the reader to take them also. Diving into the Wreck is one of those rare books that force you to decide not just what you think of it, but what you think about yourself. You feel about her best images, her best myths, that nobody else writes quite like this. These poems are not loose facts, they are parts of a revelation
"and she loved it. The poems are so clear" according to Pat D.. I bought this book for my mom, and she loved it. The poems are so clear, strong, and moving. It also came promptly, which was important as it was a Christmas present. I was very pleased with this purchase!. great price, quality product in great shape Vin. Dorio Quick delivery , great price, quality product in great shape!! Will pick this seller first any time!!!. Surviving the Wreck Lucia You must be willing to dive into your own wreck, get soaking wet, risk getting the bends, and triumph in surviving when you jumpinto Adrienne Rich's poems from the early 70's. If there were no date noted on this book, one could place them in the present.Rich's m
In her seventh volume of poetry, Adrienne Rich searches to reclaimto discoverwhat has been forgotten, lost, or unexplored. "I came to explore the wreck. / The words are purposes. / I came to see the damage that was done / and the treasures that prevail." These provocative poems move with the power of Rich's distinctive voice.. / The words are maps