Her seventh and most wide ranging collection. In the 1st of 2 sections, the poems move from the amusingly elegiac to the erotic, the classical to the funny. The 2nd section is a series of 15 poems for a calendar based on lunar rather than solar divisions
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Her seventh and most wide ranging collection. In the 1st of 2 sections, the poems move from the amusingly elegiac to the erotic, the classical to the funny. The 2nd section is a series of 15 poems for a calendar based on lunar rather than solar divisions
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My copy is the one dog-eared, worn volume always where I can find it on the bookshelf. Usually poetry volumes contain some winners and some losers, but I've read every poem cover to cover repeatedly, had favorites, sent copies to women who inspired me, and loved my copy in some rough times. Piercy's poems raise the bar for what women can be in poetry- hers are real- warts and all. And nevertheless, her first-person poetry makes those flaws both recognizable and even at times endearing. The tragedies are laced with revelation, the lovers are never perfect, and even Piercy's piece devoted to lost luggage evokes those little moments which become laughable and yet epic in their betrayal.
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If I were to pick a favorite book of poetry this would be it! I stumbled across a copy while on vacation in Maine and spent hours on the beach reading these poems out loud. While some are extremely political and touch on very painful topics, I feel strongly that Marge Piercy has allowed her readers to tap into her inner beliefs, and feelings. It is a very special person who is able to do this, and this collection of poems is wonderful in allowing us to see the many facets of this poet. Imagery, analogy, whatever you connect with, you'll find it in this book. I lent my copy to a friend and it was never returned so I'm back here buying a second!!!! If you're considering this book, don't hesitate a second longer, you'll love it!
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If you were to own only five books of poetry in your entire life, this should be one of them - earthy, thoughtful, good like crusty home-baked bread and and as sweet on the tongue as honey. Wonderful. I have no doubt that it will still be continuously in print for the next 20 years, too, and double that again. Enjoy!
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- Storm Tide by Marge Piercy in Front Matter
- Small Changes by Marge Piercy in Front Matter
- Dance the Eagle to Sleep by Marge Piercy in Front Matter
- Braided Lives by Marge Piercy in Front Matter
- Fly Away Home by Marge Piercy in Front Matter
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- The Repair of the World: The Novels of Marge Piercy (Contributions in Women's Studies) by Kerstin W. Shands on 7 pages
- Embodiment of a Nation: Human Form in American Places by Cecelia Tichi on 5 pages
- The Next Fifty Years: A Guide for Women at Midlife and Beyond by Pamela D. Blair on page 233, page 289, and Back Matter
- The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life by Parker J. Palmer in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom by Angeles Arrien in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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