Lowell, Robert
The Dolphin: Two Versions, 1972-1973
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374538279
- author:
- Lowell, Robert
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.3 x 15.5 x 1.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Dolphin Two Versions, 1972-1973 by Robert Lowell is a provocative poetry collection that explores the boundaries between art and life. Written with remarkable technical power and control, these poems are a powerful document of an impulsive love and a moving record of change. This expanded edition includes scans of the pages of Lowell's original manuscript, offering a unique glimpse into his brilliant and complicated mind. The poems themselves are a testament to the enduring power of love and the complexities of human relationships. A central theme of this collection is the tension between personal desire and social expectation, as Lowell navigates the consequences of his choices. With its stunning technical control and emotional depth, The Dolphin Two Versions is a compelling and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with readers today.