Steal Away: Selected and New Poems
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Book Overview
"Wright proves herself to be one of the most complex and fascinating poets writing today." -Library Journal
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1556591942
ISBN13:9781556591945
Release Date:September 2003
Publisher:Copper Canyon Press
Length:240 Pages
Weight:1.03 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.9" x 9.4"
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Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Poetry Women Writers Women's StudiesCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
A Banquet
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
If you're looking for a book to hang out with for the whole summer Steal Away is the one. It presents a range of Wright's work, from her early lyrics to impassioned formal experimentation. Wright stands at the place where rivers meet in contemporary poetry. She is both bighearted and fierce. I would dare say she is the one holding the light.
One of the finest
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Wright's work is unceasingly fresh and visionary. I never tire of reading her work. She is truly one of the best poets pushing a pen in America. Keep on!
An excellent overview of an important, challenging poet
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
When I first read this book, I was not familiar with Wright's work. The eroticism of her works are sandwiched and juxtaposted by a syntax that pushes language and body out into an open space. The "Girlfriend" poems are particular telling of this mixing and distorting of syntax of English and the syntax of the body. Admittedly, this book is not for everyone; but poetry never is. If you enjoy sensual poets like Diane Di Prima or intensely intellectual poets like John Ashberry, Bin Ranke, and Wallace Stevens: Wright's words will surely speak to you. There is a diversity of culture and of technique, but a unity of vision that any poet can benefit from. I can only wish more poets were like her.
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