An Alabaster Flask [Paperback]

Jennifer Reeser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 15, 2003

The 2003 Word Press First Book Poetry Prize

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...ought to have been a candidate for a Pulitzer." -- X.J. Kennedy, Iambs & Trochees, Spring 2004

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Reeser's elegant formalism brings memorable music to a variety of lyric topics, and establishes her as a major new voice.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: WordTech Communications (July 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971737177
• ISBN-13: 978-0971737174
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,684,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars another great first book, January 31, 2004

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This review is from: An Alabaster Flask (Paperback)

It is always a joy to me when I come across a great poet's first book. Finding a good collection of contemporary poetry can be difficult, and finding one that is the poet's first book gets downright hard. Luckily I found Jennifer Reeser's first book. This book has it all: beautiful language, a wide range of subjects, and technical prowess. She writes lyrics, dramatic monologues, and narratives. You'll find sonnets and the lesser known sapphics as well as other forms. I have no doubt that Reeser will one day take her place with those great women poets of the past and present.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent first book!, August 16, 2003

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This review is from: An Alabaster Flask (Paperback)

In Jennifer Reeser's first book, we are welcomed to formal poetry with intelligence and beauty. It's an outstanding first book of poems with charm, elegance and truthfulness. Reeser has a strong unique voice that I'm sure we'll be hearing more from.

Even poetry readers who do not necessarily seek out formal verse will enjoy this book. It's an experience to be shared by all.

I would recommend this!