In this inspiring collection of poetry, more than 100 contemporary American poets write about marriage. In PROPOSING ON THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE, the reader will discover poems for weddings and anniversaries, along with reflections on nearly every aspect of married life. Like Connors' earlier anthology, ESSENTIAL LOVE, this book gives an in-depth look at a topic of nearly universal interest.
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"an impressive compendium of verse by more than 100 American poets in celebration of marriage ... highly recommended" -- Midwest Book Review
"seems like an idea whose time is due: a book of poems about marriage ... dense with layers of feeling" -- Fearless Reviews
"seems like an idea whose time is due: a book of poems about marriage ... dense with layers of feeling" -- Fearless Reviews
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a wonderful collection,
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This is one of the best recent poetry anthologies I've seen. It addresses the topic of marriage from multiple viewpoints, from the tender moments of first love, to the satisfactions of a long-lasting union, and including arguments, separations (emotional or physical), illnesses, and intimacies. I find myself dipping into this volume again and again, finding a new treasure each time, and recognizing aspects of my own marriage in many of the poems. The book includes some of my favorite poets, but also includes some wonderful poets I had never heard of before. I have given three copies of this book away to friends,and every one of them has reported back to me on particular poems that they loved. It's a wonderful collection.
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poetry book for many occasions,
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I don't usually read poetry, but this collection of poems about all aspects of marriage, from engagement to divorce to 50th wedding anniversaries, is a poetry book that I will enjoy and pass on to others. Suitable for weddings, anniversaries, breakups, make-ups, and birthdays. More poems by women than men, but both sexes should relate to this anthology.
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- Green Ash, Red Maple, Black Gum (American Poets Continuum) by Michael Waters on page 151, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Disappearance of Gargoyles by Mary Makofske in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Yin of It by Jan Epton Seale in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Selected Poems C Day Lewis by C Day Lewis in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Divine Attention: Poems by Paulette Roeske in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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