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by: Marge Piercy
Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9780394564746
ISBN: 039456474X
Label: Knopf
Manufacturer: Knopf
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 129
Publication Date: February 12, 1988
Publisher: Knopf
Release Date: February 12, 1988
Sales Rank: 2344083
Studio: Knopf
Editorial Review:
Book Description:
Pierce's most compelling book of poems expresses the delights of the senses and the hard play of emotion. They celebrate the wonders of nature and explore the nature of love and friendship.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Some of the sexiest poems I've ever read
Without a doubt, Marge Piercy is my favorite living poet. I was terribly disappointed to discover that this collection is out of print since it's my favorite. Her poems explore many ordinary life experiences--coming to terms with her relationship with her parents, her travels in Eastern Europe, celebrations of cats... My favorite poems in this collection are the ones celebrating sexuality. Piercy describes these relations in both earthy and spiritual terms. This is definitely not the poetry ... Read More
Rating: - An arresting collection of poetry
If you have not been exposed to modern poetry, to the extent that all you have are some fever dreams of a classroom with someone stressing meter and verse while you sat watching the clock, this book should open your eyes.
This is one of Marge Piercy's strongest works. The poem "Joy Road and Livernois" is worth the price of the book.
If you write poetry you will find the risks Piercy takes in her work instructive to your own writing--at least I have.
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