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by Marge Piercy

Book Overview

Pierce's most compelling book of poems expresses the delights of the senses and the hard play of emotion. They celebrate the wonders of nature and explore the nature of love and friendship. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394756916
• ISBN13: 9780394756912
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
• Length: 129 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Some of the sexiest poems I've ever read

Without a doubt, Marge Piercy is my favorite living poet. I was terribly disappointed to discover that this collection is out of print since it's my favorite. Her poems explore many ordinary life experiences--coming to terms with her relationship with her parents, her travels in Eastern Europe, celebrations of cats... My favorite poems in this collection are the ones celebrating sexuality. Piercy describes these relations in both earthy and spiritual terms. This is definitely not the poetry that put you to sleep in high school English class! Track down a copy and buy it!

An arresting collection of poetry

If you have not been exposed to modern poetry, to the extent that all you have are some fever dreams of a classroom with someone stressing meter and verse while you sat watching the clock, this book should open your eyes.This is one of Marge Piercy's strongest works. The poem "Joy Road and Livernois" is worth the price of the book.If you write poetry you will find the risks Piercy takes in her work instructive to your own writing--at least I have.