Winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize, this is the first book put out by the American Poetry Review. Selected and with an introduction by Gerald Stem. Five long poems tell, among other things, my story, the bullfighter's story, Old Watermelon Hands's story, a father's story, a son's story, your story -- our stories.
Winner of the APR/Honickman First Book Prize, this is the first book put out by the American Poetry Review. Selected and with an introduction by Geral...
Award-winning poet Joshua Beckman returns with 150 extraordinary short lyrics which build a kind of meta-narrative throughout this haunting and powerful book. This new collection showcases Beckman's ability, even within the confines of a few brief lines, to suggest and sustain emotions, landscapes, humor and desire.
Award-winning poet Joshua Beckman returns with 150 extraordinary short lyrics which build a kind of meta-narrative throughout this haunting and pow...