| The Underground Poetry Metro Transportation System for Souls: Essays on the Cultural Life of Poetry Contributor(s): Hoagland, Tony (Author) |
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ISBN: 0472037579 ISBN-13: 9780472037575 Publisher: University of Michigan Press OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Poetry - Literary Criticism | American - General |
| Dewey: 808.1 |
| LCCN: 2019033188 |
| Series: Poets on Poetry |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.4" W x 7.9" (0.44 lbs) 164 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Underground Poetry Metro Transportation System for Souls collects 16 essays by late Tony Hoagland. Gathered by Hoagland himself into a volume for the Poets on Poetry series, these pieces grapple with an expansive range of poetic and cultural concerns--and the surprising and necessary knowledge to be found where they cross paths. His trademark humor and irony, at once approachable, thoughtful, and sophisticated, lead the way toward clear-eyed, sometimes difficult, considerations of contemporary American culture. Through his curiosity, he elevates the seemingly quotidian into a profound subject worthy of close consideration. Hoagland's generosity of spirit imbues his work with empathy for experiences beyond his own, and his honesty allows him to turn a critical eye on himself and to acknowledge the limits of his understanding. This collection will be rewarding not just for readers of contemporary poetry, but for anyone who wants to step back, take a look at our American reality, and know we'll be okay. |