The Endarkenment

I was on the subway today, and a guy showed me his ostrich. I'm serious, I looked over and he had this checkered smile and his ostrich by the neck, squeezing.

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.

Summary

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

• Authors: Jeffrey McDaniel
• Publisher: University Of Pittsburgh Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.04.2008
• EAN: 9780822959953
• ISBN: 978-0-8229-5995-3
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 222 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 150 g
• Series: Pitt Poetry (Paperback); Pitt Poetry Series; Pitt Poetry (Paperback); Pitt Poetry; Pitt Poetry Series
• Subject: Fiction > Poetry, drama