Only As the Day Is Long
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
A collection of new and selected works from a prize-winning poet known to bear compassionate and ruthless witness to the quotidian.
Dorianne Laux Livres
Dorianne Laux crée une poésie qui explore les complexités des liens humains et de l'expérience quotidienne avec une profonde honnêteté. Son style est à la fois direct et lyrique, abordant souvent des thèmes tels que l'amour, la perte et la recherche de sens dans les moments ordinaires. Laux possède une remarquable capacité à saisir la fragilité de l'existence humaine tout en y trouvant force et beauté. Ses vers résonnent profondément chez les lecteurs par leur authenticité et leur profondeur émotionnelle.
Dorianne Laux's seventh collection celebrates the beauty and flaws of humanity and the planet. Through her vibrant and candid poetry, she expresses appreciation for life's complexities, emphasizing our shared experiences and the wisdom found in everyday moments. The collection serves as a heartfelt homage to both our world and our existence within it.
The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry
- 284pages
- 10 heures de lecture
From the nuts and bolts of craft to the sources of inspiration, this book is for anyone who wants to write poetry-and do it well. The Poet's Companion presents brief essays on the elements of poetry, technique, and suggested subjects for writing, each followed by distinctive writing exercises. The ups and downs of writing life―including self-doubt and writer's block―are here, along with tips about getting published and writing in the electronic age. On your own, this book can be your "teacher," while groups, in or out of the classroom, can profit from sharing weekly assignments.