Man at Leisure (Oneworld Classics) [Paperback]

Alexander Trocchi (Author), William S. Burroughs (Introduction)

Book Description

Series: Oneworld Classics | Publication Date: November 1, 2009

First published in 1972, this verse collection ranges over multiple years and includes the lyricism of early love poetry along with reflections on drug culture and penetrating comments on contemporary figures and events. The poems’ language is strong, rich, and frankly obscene, while the arguments range from the witty to the profound.

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About the Author

Alexander Trocchi (1925–1984) was a controversial Scottish novelist of the Beat generation, best known for his autobiographical Cain’s Book. William S. Burroughs (1914–1997) was a Beat novelist and essayist, best known for his novel Naked Lunch.

Product Details

• Paperback: 90 pages
• Publisher: Oneworld Classics (November 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1847491006
• ISBN-13: 978-1847491008
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,148,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Trocchi's only work of poems is incredible !!!!!, April 1, 2002

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John Wilson (Castile, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Man at Leisure (Signature) (Paperback)

Trocchi published precious little in his brilliant career, and this slim volume is the only work of poems; a collection from various years of work. Their is little I can say that will do this great, and little known(even by Trocchi fans)work justice, except that if you love Trocchi's prose you will be more than thrilled with what happens betwixt the covers here ! His wit, and visionary sensabilities abound, and his staggering creativity with the structures of his expression are expolded even further(not unlike e.e. Cummings at times)via this medium. Patti Smith is a huge fan of this obscure volume, and William Burroughs wrote the introduction for the old British volume that I had(bought it in the East Village NYC late 90's for under $10), and have since lost(ugh and arghh!).
If you are reading this and are in any way connected to the publishing world, do us all a favor: contact the Trocchi estate(c/o- Ms. Sally Child)and get this long overdue wonder back in print. If you are as poor as I and can't afford the outrageous used/collectible prices on this...you can reasearch Trocchi and you'll find that there is a collection of his works(papers, drafts etc.) at some University(I can't recall but think it's in St. Louis)and they have, and will photocopy it for you. They agreed to for me, and I haven't ever followed through.