| Good Poems for Hard Times Contributor(s): Keillor, Garrison (Selected by), Keillor, Garrison (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0143037676 ISBN-13: 9780143037675 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: Selected for his readings on public radio's "The Writer's Almanac," the 185 poems in this follow-up to his acclaimed anthology "Good Poems" are perfect for today's troubled times. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Anthologies (multiple Authors) - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - Inspirational & Religious |
| Dewey: 811.008 |
| Physical Information: 0.97" H x 5.32" W x 7.66" (0.74 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The book is full of strong, memorable poems that stick with readers like a friend during a long, hard night. - The Christian Science Monitor Here, readers will find solace in works that are bracing and courageous, organized into such resonant headings as Such As It Is More or Less and Let It Spill. From William Shakespeare and Walt Whitman to R. S. Gwynn and Mary Oliver, the voices gathered in this collection will be more than welcome to those who've been struck by bad news, who are burdened by stress, or who simply appreciate the power of good poetry. |