Description: The Perishing by Sherod Santos This collections searing poems travel between the frozen moment of personal time and the inexorable sweep of history. The poet tracks genocides record from Tamerlane to Pol Pot, an exiled tyrants return to the killing fields, and Penelopes embracing her inevitable loss of Odysseus upon his return. In each poem, Santos tests the delicate balance between life and art. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This collections searing poems travel between the frozen moment of personal time and the inexorable sweep of history. The poet tracks genocides record from Tamerlane to Pol Pot, an exiled tyrants return to the killing fields, and Penelopes embracing her inevitable loss of Odysseus upon his return. In each poem, Santos tests the delicate balance between life and art. Author Biography Sherod Santos has been a finalist for the National Book Award. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. Review "Writing in free verse and using slant rhyme, Santos combines a playful with an elegiac tone often relying on paradox, unusual line breaks and typography to make his point...a beautifully executed work." Details ISBN0393325768 Author Sherod Santos Short Title PERISHING Language English ISBN-10 0393325768 ISBN-13 9780393325768 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 811.54 Year 2004 Subtitle Poems Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence Columbia, MO, US Birth 1948 Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780393325768 AU Release Date 2004-08-10 NZ Release Date 2004-08-10 US Release Date 2004-08-10 UK Release Date 2004-08-10 Pages 98 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2004-08-10 Imprint WW Norton & Co Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131849649;
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ISBN-13: 9780393325768
Book Title: The Perishing
Publisher: Ww Norton & Co
Publication Year: 2004
Item Height: 208 mm
Number of Pages: 98 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Perishing: Poems
Item Weight: 132 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Sherod Santos
Item Width: 142 mm
Format: Paperback
