Jacques Roubaud

The Shape of a City Changes Faster, Alas, than the Human Heart

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ISBN 13:: 9781564783837
author:: Jacques Roubaud
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Dalkey Archive Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 264
Genre:: Poetry
Condition:: New
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Jacques Roubaud's The Form of a City Changes Faster, Alas, Than the Human Heart is a poignant tribute to the City of Light. This collection of 150 poems explores the streets of Paris, commenting on its inhabitants, writers, monumental past, and possible futures. Alternating between honesty and evasion, erudition and comedy, Roubaud's poetry offers a nuanced portrayal of a city that's no longer the same. Through his melancholic playfulness, Roubaud pays homage to France's best-known poets, including Charles Baudelaire and Raymond Queneau. The result is a complex and engaging exploration of the human experience, one that is both humorous and heartbreaking. First published in 2006, this edition marks the first appearance of Roubaud's work in English. With its unique blend of erudition and comedy, The Form of a City Changes Faster, Alas, Than the Human Heart is a compelling read for anyone interested in contemporary French poetry.

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