Poetry After 9/11: An Anthology of New York Poets by Dennis Loy Johnson (English

Description: Poetry After 9/11 by Dennis Loy Johnson Original publication and copyright date: 2002. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This 10th anniversary edition is an important and inspiring document from a defining moment in modern history. Great interest in this landmark collection is anticipated as the events of 9/11 are commemorated and analysed to mark the 10-year anniversary of the attacks. A sweeping collection of poems, written in the year after the 9/11 attacks by New York poets, it crosses styles and genres to provide a unique and affirming snapshot of life in the aftermath of disaster. Author Biography Dennis Loy Johnson and Valerie Merians are the founders of Melville House. They began the publishing house with this book.Alicia Ostriker, twice nominated for a National Book Award, is a renowned poet and author of twelve volumes of poetry, most recently The Book of Seventy. Review "There was something more to be said that only poetry could say. It is eloquently said here."—Publishers Weekly"After last years tragic attack on the World Trade Center, Americans turned to poetry both to find expressions for their grief and to assuage it. Not surprisingly, poets themselves turned to the blank page (or computer screen) to sum up the nations sense of loss. Some of the best efforts are captured in this fine anthology....An excellent addition to most collections." —Library Journal "An impressive roster of poets...." —Newsday "Noteworthy for the high quality of its poems...."—Chicago Tribune "...an acknowledgement of [poetrys] ability to express the unfathomable." —Seattle Times "....an intriguing alternative to the many where-were-you accounts of the day that are flooding stores."—Rocky Mountain News "[The] poems in the book distill emotions, add to our record of images both real and imagined." —Orlando Sentinel Review Quote "There was something more to be said that only poetry could say. It is eloquently said here." - Publishers Weekly "After last years tragic attack on the World Trade Center, Americans turned to poetry both to find expressions for their grief and to assuage it. Not surprisingly, poets themselves turned to the blank page (or computer screen) to sum up the nations sense of loss. Some of the best efforts are captured in this fine anthology....An excellent addition to most collections." - Library Journal "An impressive roster of poets...." - Newsday "Noteworthy for the high quality of its poems...." - Chicago Tribune "...an acknowledgement of [poetrys] ability to express the unfathomable." - Seattle Times "....an intriguing alternative to the many where-were-you accounts of the day that are flooding stores." - Rocky Mountain News "[The] poems in the book distill emotions, add to our record of images both real and imagined." - Orlando Sentinel From the Trade Paperback edition. Description for Sales People Released to coincide with the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York. The book which kick-started Melville House Publishing. Melville have gone on to release international bestsellers including the Hans Fallada translations. The first edition received huge acclaim in the press, both as a startling collection and a cultural document. Features the work of an impressive roll-call of poets. Details ISBN1612190006 Short Title POETRY AFTER 9/11-10TH ANNIV/E Publisher Melville House Publishing Edition Description Anniversary Language English Edition 10th ISBN-10 1612190006 ISBN-13 9781612190006 Media Book Format Paperback Author Dennis Loy Johnson Year 2011 Subtitle An Anthology of New York Poets Edited by Merians, Valerie Imprint Melville House Publishing Place of Publication Brooklyn Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2011-08-16 NZ Release Date 2011-08-16 US Release Date 2011-08-16 UK Release Date 2011-08-16 Publication Date 2011-08-16 Replaces 9780971865914 DEWEY 811.5408097471 Audience General Pages 128 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141753530;

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