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by: Tony Hoagland
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 811.54
EAN: 9781555973865
ISBN: 1555973868
Label: Graywolf Press
Manufacturer: Graywolf Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 78
Publication Date: 2003
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Sales Rank: 36336
Studio: Graywolf Press
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An eagerly awaited new collection of poems by contemporary favorite Tony Hoagland, author of Donkey GospelHow did I come to believe in a government called Tony Hoagland?With an economy based on flattery and self-protection?and a sewage system of selective forgetting?and an extensive history of broken promises? --from 'Argentina'In What Narcissism Means to Me, award-winning poet Tony Hoagland levels his particular brand of acute irony not only on the personal life, but also on some provinces of American culture. In playful narratives, lyrical outbursts, and overheard conversations, Hoagland cruises the milieu, exploring the spiritual vacancies of American satisfaction. With humor, rich tonal complexity, and aggressive moral intelligence, these poems bring pity to our folly and celebrate our resilience.
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Rating: - i find my favorite poet.
for the past year or so i have been making an attempt to become a fan of poetry. there have been some ups and many downs. but i am now pleased to give a shout out to a poet i can honestly call my first favorite. tony hoagland's the name. smart with words, this fella. sad stuff & funny stuff, & stuff to make one think about the old life. and a genius who avoids pretension i would say, and will say: a genius who avoids pretension. not one reference to greek mythology in these poems (thank God!) ... Read More
Rating: - outstanding poetry
I tried reading one of the poems over the phone to my friend but it just didn't work. You really have to read the words yourself to get the true genius of it. Do you love spite, self-deprecation, a beautiful observation and a good joke? Then this is for you.
Rating: - Poetry Lives Again!!
I had the wonderful pleasure of seeing Tony Hoagland read at a conference in Austin, TX, and I can say without exaggeration that it was one of the most inspiring events I've ever attended. It's a sad truth that at many writing conferences, one can experience almost as much disappointment as they do elation. With Hoagland, though, there's no need to worry.
Hoagland's work is gutsy, comical, dark yet hopeful, accessible, and tenacious in its quest to clarify the human experience. I immediately ... Read More
Rating: - Narcissism is usually the topical domain of psychology
But, in this hugely funny and sometimes mean-spirited, book, Tony Hoagland really gives the therapy community something to think about. I was particularly drawn to the poem "Hate Hotel" because of its forthright and unsentimental take on the power and passion of hate. I was also intrigued with "Suicide Song", which reflected a mature understanding of why, as we grow older, the only responsible choice is "life."
If you're looking for a book that is funny, wise, and sometimes wicked, this is the book ... Read More
Rating: - Honest, blunt poetry from a captivating author
While taking a poetry class from Mark Jarman, I had the chance to hear Tony Hoagland read selections from this, his newest book, as well as selections from Donkey Gospel, along with some unpublished works. If at all possible, hear this man read his poetry--it is incomparable and surprisingly refreshing. I usually don't like poetry readings, but after hearing some of these poems, I ended up buying two of his books, and they haven't ceased to amaze me yet. This poetry is not afraid of mentioning such common things ... Read More
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