Good Poems for Hard Times
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Editor: Garrison KeillorEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-08-29
ISBN: 0143037676
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Book Reviews of Good Poems for Hard Times
Book Review: save money on grad school and just read this book
Summary: 5 Stars
Ok, there are things you can probably learn about poetry in grad school, but reading these poems is an excellent introduction to the breadth and depth of the poetic world. And you won't have to slog through obtuse references and arcane symbolism - Keillor has selected poems that are cut gems - direct, honest speech about life and love, being lost and finding faith.
I picked this up because it was cheaper than 'Good Poems', so I guess that says something about the times we live in. It could have been called 'Poems for Times That May or May Not be Difficult' or 'Poems for When You Really Don't Want To Go to Work But Do' or 'Poems for When the Toothpaste Tube is Empty' or Poems for [insert your Life Situation here].
I thought also the introduction was very well written and the book is dedicated to the English teachers of America, who I think we can all agree deserve to have more book dedications (Mr. White, I mean you).
So, read, enjoy, and find the words that speak to you about whatever it is you need to hear.
Summary of Good Poems for Hard Times
Chosen by Garison Keillor 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 our troubled times. 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 Jennifer Michael Hecht, 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.Poetry Books
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