Wright, James

The Branch Will Not Break: 20th Century Nature Poems of North America

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ISBN 13:: 9780359743339
author:: Wright, James
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Lulu
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 32
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.2 centimeters (0
Genre:: Poetry, General, Poetry,
Condition:: New
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The Branch Will Not Break is a poignant and evocative collection of poems that reflect on the author's formative years in poverty-stricken Ohio during the 1930s and 1940s. This anthology marks a significant departure from Wright's earlier work, featuring sudden narrative shifts and rich, implication-filled imagery.

Collaborating with fellow poet Robert Bly, Wright crafts economical yet powerful poems that often begin with a description of a person or object, before blossoming into a world of imagery. The result is a unique blend of simplicity and depth, with some of the shortest poems conveying the essence of Eastern poetry, such as Haiku.

This collection showcases Wright's ability to evoke raw scenes, images, and meaning in an appealing and deceptively simple manner, making it a compelling read for those interested in literary criticism, poetry, and American literature.

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