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Dear Darkness - by Kevin Young (Paperback)

Name: Dear Darkness - by Kevin Young (Paperback)
Brand: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
SKU: 1002701665
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Highlights

Delivered in Young's classic bluesy tone, this powerful collection of poems about the American family, smoky Southern food, and the losses that time inevitably brings "bristles with life, nerve and, best of all, wit" (San Francisco Chronicle).
About the Author: Kevin Young is the author of five previous collections of poetry.
224 Pages
Poetry, American

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Book Synopsis

Delivered in Young's classic bluesy tone, this powerful collection of poems about the American family, smoky Southern food, and the losses that time inevitably brings "bristles with life, nerve and, best of all, wit" (San Francisco Chronicle).

Review Quotes

"Young is a fluent and bold interpreter of American culture and attitude, writing shrewd blues and droll lyrics that upend and undo catchphrases, familiar figures, and down-home habits." --Booklist

About the Author

Kevin Young is the author of five previous collections of poetry. The recipient of many honors and awards, including the Paterson Poetry Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship, he is currently the Atticus Haygood Professor of English and Creative Writing and curator of the Raymond Danowski Poetry Library at Emory University in Atlanta.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.96 Inches (H) x 6.58 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)

Weight: .81 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: American

Genre: Poetry

Number of Pages: 224

Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Kevin Young

Language: English

Street Date: July 6, 2010

TCIN: 1002701665

UPC: 9780307264428

Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-7226

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What age group is this book recommended for?

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A: This collection is suggested for readers aged 22 years and up.
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Q: Who is the author of this poetry book?

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A: The author is Kevin Young, known for his previous five poetry collections.
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Q: What themes are explored in this poetry collection?

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A: The collection explores themes of American family, Southern food, and the losses brought by time.
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