Sun in Days: Poems
Sun in Days: Poems

Author: Meghan O'Rourke

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2017-09-19

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 039360876X

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Named a Best Poetry Book of 2017 by the New York Times Book Review, Sun in Days is “O’Rourke’s most ravishing and brilliant collection yet” (Cathy Park Hong). From acclaimed poet and critic Meghan O’Rourke comes a powerful collection about the frailty of the body, the longing for a child, and the philosophical questions raised when the body goes dramatically awry. These formally ambitious poems and lyric essays give voice to the experience of illness, the permanence of loss, and invigorating moments of grace. A Paterson Poetry Prize finalist, Sun in Days is unsentimental yet deeply felt, characterized by O’Rourke’s signature lyric precision and force of observation.

In the Presence of the Sun
In the Presence of the Sun

Author: N. Scott Momaday

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2013-02-15

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 0826348173

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"In the Presence of the Sun presents 30 years of selected works by [N. Scott] Momaday, the well-known Southwest Native American novelist. His unadorned poetry, which recounts fables and rituals of the Kiowa nation, conveys the deep sense of place of the Native American oral tradition. Here are dream-songs about animals (bear, bison, terrapin) and life away from urban alienation, an imagined re-creation based on Billy the Kid, prose poems about Plains Shields (and a fascinating discussion of their background), and new poems that utilize primary colors ('forms of the earth') to express instinctive continuities of a pre-Columbian vision."--Library Journal "The strong, spare beauty of In the Presence of the Sun is compelling evidence that Scott Momaday is one of the most versatile and distinguished artists in America today."--Peter Matthiessen ". . . the images, the voices, the people are shadowy, elusive, burning with invention, like flames against a dark sky. For behind them is always the artist-author himself . . . a man with a sacred investiture. Strong medicine, strong art indeed."--The New York Times Book Review

The Sun in Me
The Sun in Me

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781413134124

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A collection of nature poems that celebrate the beauty and fragility of the earth, by poets representing various cultures and times.

Talking to the Sun
Talking to the Sun

Author: Kenneth Koch

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1985-11-15

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 9780805001440

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Published in association with the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Long Goodbye
The Long Goodbye

Author: Meghan O'Rourke

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-04-14

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1101486554

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"Anguished, beautifully written... The Long Goodbye is an elegiac depiction of drama as old as life." -- The New York Times Book Review From one of America's foremost young literary voices, a transcendent portrait of the unbearable anguish of grief and the enduring power of familial love. What does it mean to mourn today, in a culture that has largely set aside rituals that acknowledge grief? After her mother died of cancer at the age of fifty-five, Meghan O'Rourke found that nothing had prepared her for the intensity of her sorrow. In the first anguished days, she began to create a record of her interior life as a mourner, trying to capture the paradox of grief-its monumental agony and microscopic intimacies-an endeavor that ultimately bloomed into a profound look at how caring for her mother during her illness changed and strengthened their bond. O'Rourke's story is one of a life gone off the rails, of how watching her mother's illness-and separating from her husband-left her fundamentally altered. But it is also one of resilience, as she observes her family persevere even in the face of immeasurable loss. With lyricism and unswerving candor, The Long Goodbye conveys the fleeting moments of joy that make up a life, and the way memory can lead us out of the jagged darkness of loss. Effortlessly blending research and reflection, the personal and the universal, it is not only an exceptional memoir, but a necessary one.

Sun-Drenched Days
Sun-Drenched Days

Author: Thor Castlebury

Publisher: Creative Arts Management Ou

Published: 2024-07-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789916856420

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"Sun-Drenched Days" is a luminous collection of poetry that celebrates the warmth and vibrancy of sunlit moments. This anthology invites readers to bask in the golden glow of the sun, where each poem captures the exuberance, serenity, and transformative power of those sun-drenched days. Each verse radiates with the beauty and vitality of sunlight, reflecting the joy and inspiration that a sunlit world can offer.With vivid imagery and uplifting language, the poet explores themes of brightness, renewal, and the simple pleasures that the sun brings. "Sun-Drenched Days" delves into the brilliance of summer afternoons, the gentle caress of sunlight, and the invigorating energy of days bathed in light. The poems resonate with a sense of happiness and warmth, encouraging readers to savor the beauty and vitality of sunlit moments.Perfect for those who cherish the radiant energy of sunny days, nature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking inspiration and joy, "Sun-Drenched Days" is a source of comfort and delight. It speaks to individuals who find beauty in the sun's embrace and who revel in the bright, uplifting aspects of life. Through its heartfelt and vibrant poetry, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in "Sun-Drenched Days," discovering the joy and inspiration in every sunlit line. Let these poems guide you through the golden landscapes of life, finding warmth and vitality in every radiant stanza.

Halflife
Halflife

Author: Meghan O'Rourke

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13:

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