Far Side of the Earth
Poems
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 22, 2005
Widely considered one of the finest poets of his generation, Tom Sleigh brings to his fifth collection his trademark intensity and craftsmanship, mixing the streetwise edginess of popular culture with Greek and Latin references, myth, and dramatic lyrics.
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- Who it’s for
- These poems mix popular culture, classical references, myth, and dramatic lyrics.
- Themes
- Contemporary reality, Moral gravity, Consolation
- Genres
- American Poetry
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Widely considered one of the finest poets of his generation, Tom Sleigh brings to his fifth collection his trademark intensity and craftsmanship, mixing the streetwise edginess of popular culture with Greek and Latin references, myth, and dramatic lyrics. Passionately comprehensive in its understanding of contemporary reality, Far Side of the Earth is unique in its moral gravitas, consolatory power, and strangeness of vision.
Popular Culture, Classical Echoes
These poems mix popular culture, classical references, myth, and dramatic lyrics.
Come here for
- Streetwise edges of popular culture
- Greek and Latin references; myth
Expect
- Dramatic lyrics
- Contemporary reality, moral gravity, and a strange vision
Where it sits
| American Poetry | 69% |
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Publisher categories
- Creative Writing
- Poetry Criticism
- Inspirational & Religious Poetry
- American Poetry
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- Ancient & Classical Poetry
- Poetry - General Themes
- Love Poetry
- Place Poetry
- Authors
- Tom Sleigh
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 22, 2005
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Contemporary reality · Moral gravity · Consolation
- Reading lane
- Creative Writing