Diane Ackerman
I Praise My Destroyer: Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9780679771340
- author:
- Diane Ackerman
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House USA INC International Concepts
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 128
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Diane Ackerman's I Praise My Destroyer is a collection of poems that explore the complexities of life with unflinching honesty and lyricism. Through richly sensual language, Ackerman crafts poems that honor all aspects of existence, from the beauty of everyday moments to the inevitability of aging and death. In these exuberant and introspective explorations, Ackerman reveals her deep understanding of the world and its many mysteries. With a keen eye for detail, she observes the intricate dance between light and shadow, sound and silence, and the human experience in all its messy beauty.
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