This collection of poems is grouped thematically. The first part focuses on death, the second part includes testy confrontations with strangers, and the third part shows caracters faced with moral challenges beyond their capacities. There is also a long narrative, Anna Peterson, a true story.
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This collection of poems is grouped thematically. The first part focuses on death, the second part includes testy confrontations with strangers, and the third part shows caracters faced with moral challenges beyond their capacities. There is also a long narrative, Anna Peterson, a true story.
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Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 9780801853715. Johns Hopkins: Poetry and Fiction; Large 8vo 9"-10" tall; 93 pages; Bright and tight in near immaculate dust jacket. Moderate foxing to the cloth boards. Vertical stress crease to the front jacket flap. Contents immaculate. VG/NF.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. 9.28 x 6.25 x.59. Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine. Jacket Condition: Very Good. The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996. 80 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy! Jacket has 1 short tear. Size: 9.28 x 6.25 x.59. Poetry: 1975-Present 0316.
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Good. 1996. Hardcover. Keywords: "Subjects-Poetry, Drama & Criticism-Poetry-By Period-20th Century, Subjects-Poetry, Drama & Criticism-Poetry-World-American-20th Century, Subjects-Poetry, Drama & Criticism-Poetry-". Not a first edition copy.....We ship daily from our warehouse.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. "Work without Hope" Poetry by John Burt is a poignant hardcover First Edition/1st printing from May 30, 1996. Authored by Professor John Burt, this collection is in Very Good condition with a VG+ jacket. While the covers are in great shape, it's worth noting that the rear board is very slightly bowed. The binding, however, remains square and tight, and there's a minor abrasion on the front flyleaf. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. The poems within this collection, aspired to capture what Wordsworth referred to as "the still sad music of humanity." They delve into the ability to endure the limitations of the world, acknowledging the folly of one's desires and ambitions until reaching a lucid and reflective acceptance of experience in all its shades. Organized thematically, the collection's first part features nocturnes about death, while the second includes testy confrontations with strangers. The third part explores characters faced with moral challenges beyond their capacities. At the thematic and emotional center of the book is the long narrative, "Anna Peterson, " a true story. John Burt shares his intention for these poems to be chastened by irony but not silenced by it. Despite the bleak assumptions about the course of life, he aims to honor the inner lives of the characters, acknowledging their courage and spirit in facing inevitable challenges. The characters bring a clarity to their difficulties, which is almost if not quite redemptive. This clarity resonates in the formal and stylistic poise of even the darkest sections of the book. For those interested in delving into the complexities of love, aspiration, and the human experience, "Work without Hope" offers a collection of narratives in blank verse, some of which involve historical figures. If you seek more information or additional pictures regarding the book, feel free to contact us. The book will be carefully packaged for shipment, with a USPS electronic tracking number issued free of charge. 93 pages.
