The Endarkenment
Jeffrey McDaniel
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
The poet employs colloquial diction, references pop and classical culture, and travels at 1000 miles per hour in his fourth collection. For those who think contemporary poetry is about abject confessions, vacation in Provence and opaque 'academicisms, ' McDaniel is an intro to a new world.
Product Details
Price
$18.00
$16.74
Publisher
University of Pittsburgh Press
Publish Date
April 28, 2008
Pages
80
Dimensions
5.99 X 8.74 X 0.27 inches | 0.33 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780822959953
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About the Author
Jeffrey McDaniel is the author of five books of poetry, most recently Chapel of Inadvertent Joy. Other books include The Endarkenment, The Splinter Factory, The Forgiveness Parade, and Alibi School. His poems have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, including Best American Poetry. A recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship, he teaches at Sarah Lawrence College and lives in the Hudson Valley.
Reviews
"Known for his commanding stage presence as a reader, McDaniel trades hard in his fourth book on his rough-and-tumble persona--a recovering addict from the working class streets--while also showing softer sides. McDaniel's sometimes awkward, if earnest searching might just be what allows him to find moments of great beauty, humor and stillness."
--Publishers Weekly
"McDaniel is known for his talent performing his poems, however his voice doesn't lose its impact in written form. It may be more powerful because the reader can view the poet's unique ideas and phrases over and over until their various meanings sink in."
--Gently Read Literature
--Publishers Weekly
"McDaniel is known for his talent performing his poems, however his voice doesn't lose its impact in written form. It may be more powerful because the reader can view the poet's unique ideas and phrases over and over until their various meanings sink in."
--Gently Read Literature
"McDaniel zings metaphors across the page like he's the Robin Williams of poetry. This collection in frequently moving and inventive with enough lightheartedness and whimsy to balance the heaviness of the darker moments."
--hipbooksterclub.com
