Jane Kenyon: A Literary Life
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Book Overview
It is a testament to the enduring power and beauty of Jane Kenyon's poetry that many people - even those not particularly interested in poetry - know her work. What forces and influences shaped... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0802839436
ISBN13:9780802839435
Release Date:September 2002
Publisher:William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Length:246 Pages
Weight:1.14 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.4" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Great study a a life and poetry
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a great book. I loved the first several chapters detailing Jane Kenyon's life and marriage, The following chapters break down each of her books with thoughtful insight that both hearkens back to her life story, and expands on her fantastic use of poetic tools and techniques. I emailed the author while reading and told him of my excitement and appreciation for his work. He told me that, of all his books, he had the most emotional connection to this book. It is very clear he was both academically and emotionally committed to Jane Kenyon and Don Hall.
Satisfying - Couldn't Put it Down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
As someone who adores Jane Kenyon and her writings, I looked forward to this book for months, and wasn't disappointed. It was especially enlightening to read excerpts from her teenage journals and see the early writings of the woman she would turn into; she never lost her sense of self, humor and determinedness.Those who know her poems will be delighted to learn of the early drafts and background to their writing. Kenyon's husband, Donald Hall, also adds pertinent commentary. This book will reward you and send you back to the poems and writings of this wonderful woman.
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