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A Crumpled Swan - by  David Collard (Paperback) - 1 of 1

A Crumpled Swan - by David Collard (Paperback)

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  • A year of intensive close reading and personal reflection led to this uniquely entertaining collection of essays about poetry in general and one remarkable poem in particular: 'In the dream of the cold restaurant' by Abigail Parry.Whether you're a seasoned poetry reader or a curious newcomer, this engaging and constantly surprising book offers a generous, idiosyncratic take on what poetry is, what it does, and what it's for.From the author of Multiple Joyce: 100 essays about James Joyce's cultural legacy.
  • Author(s): David Collard
  • 282 Pages
  • Literary Criticism, European

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"A year of intensive close reading and personal reflection led to this uniquely entertaining collection of essays about poetry in general and one remarkable poem in particular: 'In the dream of the cold restaurant' by Abigail Parry. Whether you're a seasoned poetry reader or a curious newcomer, this engaging and constantly surprising book offers a generous, idiosyncratic take on what poetry is, what it does, and what it's for."--



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A year of intensive close reading and personal reflection led to this uniquely entertaining collection of essays about poetry in general and one remarkable poem in particular: 'In the dream of the cold restaurant' by Abigail Parry.

Whether you're a seasoned poetry reader or a curious newcomer, this engaging and constantly surprising book offers a generous, idiosyncratic take on what poetry is, what it does, and what it's for.

From the author of Multiple Joyce: 100 essays about James Joyce's cultural legacy.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.27 Inches (H) x 5.83 Inches (W) x .64 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 282
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: European
Publisher: Sagging Meniscus Press
Theme: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Format: Paperback
Author: David Collard
Language: English
Street Date: June 3, 2025
TCIN: 1004583125
UPC: 9781963846157
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-0304
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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