With an astonishing command of nature imagery, from sparrows to mastodons, Philip Appleman can deftly weave into a single poem an intricate pattern of ideas drawn from evolution, humanism, anthropology, religious skepticism, and everyday experience. Appealing to reason as well as to emotion and imagination, he writes poems of lyrical intensity and remarkable narrative depth. He creates characters--Eve or Darwin or a failed priest--with such wit, compassion, and subtle humor that they live on the page and surprise us with ...
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With an astonishing command of nature imagery, from sparrows to mastodons, Philip Appleman can deftly weave into a single poem an intricate pattern of ideas drawn from evolution, humanism, anthropology, religious skepticism, and everyday experience. Appealing to reason as well as to emotion and imagination, he writes poems of lyrical intensity and remarkable narrative depth. He creates characters--Eve or Darwin or a failed priest--with such wit, compassion, and subtle humor that they live on the page and surprise us with new insights into joy and sorrow, life and death. Set on the beach at Malibu, in the port of Trieste, or in a Manhattan subway, his poems evoke genuine feeling with out sentimentality and transform the personal into the universal. Drawn from six previous books of poetry written over four decades, and with fourteen new poems, this collection shows the power and complexity of Appleman's wide-ranging talent.
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Fair. This is a damaged book. May be ex-library, water-damaged, or spine creased/broken. Acceptable, Reading copy only, with writing/markings and heavy wear. Standard-sized.
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Used Good. Front and back covers have light wear to edges and corners. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with minor edge or corner wear. Clearly a pre-owned and used copy. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
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Like New. First Edition, First Printing. Published by University of Arkansas Press, 1996. Octavo. Pictorial wraps. Inscribed and dated by author on half-title page. Book is very good. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. There is light spotting to page ends. Covers have very light shelf wear. 264 pages. ISBN: 9781557284204. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition, First Printing (Full Number Line). Published by University of Arkansas Press, 1996. Octavo. Gray cloth over patterned boards stamped in gold with red endpapers. Signed and inscribed by author on half title page. Book is very good. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Spotting to page ends. Dust jacket is very good with very light shelf wear. 262 pages. ISBN: 1557284199. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!
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Fine. First edition, wrappered issue. Trifle bumped at the spine ends else fine in wrappers. Inscribed to poet Daniel Hoffman on the half-title: "For Dan / fellow toiler in these vineyards / All best, Phil. July 27, 1997." Laid in is a Typed Note Signed from the Appleman to Hoffman, passing along the book and two reviews (stapled to the note), as well as what appears to be a typed draft of Hoffman's kind reply.
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Near Fine. First edition. Spine and top edge lightly faded, near fine. Inscribed by the author to Norman and Anne Kraeft. Laid in is a typed letter addressed to Norman Kraeft and Signed by the author. Norman Kraeft established the June 1 Gallery of Fine Art in Washington, DC and was a prolific poet in his own right. Poetry.
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