"Overwhelmingly, though, the poems in This Day reveal the life of a person who cares about his relationship to the earth and the human community . . . His poems, whether they soothe or jolt, inspire or move to responsible action, aim at keeping 'kindness' and 'kinship' alive in the world.
About the Author: WENDELL BERRY, an essayist, novelist, and poet, has been honored with the T. S. Eliot Prize, the Aiken Taylor Award for Modern American Poetry, the John Hay Award of the Orion Society, and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award, among other distinctions.
400 Pages
Poetry, Subjects & Themes

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"Overwhelmingly, though, the poems in This Day reveal the life of a person who cares about his relationship to the earth and the human community . . . His poems, whether they soothe or jolt, inspire or move to responsible action, aim at keeping 'kindness' and 'kinship' alive in the world. That alone makes This Day a book well worth reading, on a Sabbath or any other day of the week." --The Marginalia Review of Books

Wendell Berry's Sabbath poems are filled with spiritual longing and politicalextremity, memorials and celebrations, elegies and lyrics, alongside the occasional rants of the Mad Farmer, pushed to the edge yet again by his compatriots and elected officials. With the publication of this new complete edition, it has become increasingly clear that the Sabbath poems have become the very heart of Berry's work. And taken as a whole for the first time in This Day, this collection has become one of the greatest contributions ever made to American poetry.

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About the Author

WENDELL BERRY, an essayist, novelist, and poet, has been honored with the T. S. Eliot Prize, the Aiken Taylor Award for Modern American Poetry, the John Hay Award of the Orion Society, and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award, among other distinctions. In 2010, he was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama, and in 2016, he was the recipient of the Ivan Sandrof Life Achievement Award from the National Book Critics Circle. Berry lives with his wife, Tanya Berry, on their farm in Henry County, Kentucky.

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Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.15 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 400

Genre: Poetry

Sub-Genre: Subjects & Themes

Publisher: Counterpoint LLC

Theme: Religious

Format: Paperback

Author: Wendell Berry

Language: English

Street Date: September 9, 2014

TCIN: 90821556

UPC: 9781619024366

Item Number (DPCI): 247-47-7400

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What is the significance of the Sabbath poems in Berry's work?

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A: The Sabbath poems are considered the heart of Berry's work, showcasing his deep reflections on life and community.
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Q: What awards has Wendell Berry received for his writing?

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A: Berry has received numerous awards, including the T. S. Eliot Prize and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize.
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Q: What themes are explored in Wendell Berry's poetry?

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A: The poetry explores themes of kindness, kinship, and the relationship between humanity and the earth.
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Q: What type of poetry is featured in This Day?

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A: This Day features Sabbath poems that encompass spiritual longing, political commentary, and reflections on community.
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