Calonne, David Stephen
Conversations with Diane di Prima (Literary Conversations Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781496839671
- author:
- Calonne, David Stephen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- University Press of Mississippi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 258
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.39 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Diane di Prima was a pioneering American poet and writer whose work spanned social justice, literature, and spirituality. This collection of 20 interviews, spanning from 1972 to 2010, offers insight into her intellectual, spiritual, and political evolution. From her early fascination with occult and esoteric philosophies to her later exploration of Zen Buddhism and Tibetan mysticism, di Prima's life is revealed through these conversations. Readers can gain a deeper understanding of the influences that shaped her personal life and writing, including her studies of alchemy, Tarot, and Kabbalah. Through this collection, di Prima shares her experiences, challenges, and perspectives on various aspects of her life, providing a unique glimpse into the mind and spirit of one of America's most important poets.
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