Author

Publication

2019 - University of Michigan Press

Language

English

Word Count

39,000 words, Guess

Page Count

156 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780472037575
  • ISBN-100472037579
  • Library of Congress Control Number2019033188
  • OCLC Control Number1099528737
  • Better World Books9780472037575
and 1 more

Classifications

  • LCCPS3558.O3355 A6 2019

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"--

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Underground Poetry Metro Transportation System for Souls: Essays on the Cultural Life of PoetryUniversity of Michigan Press2019-01-01

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