Saint Joe's Passion [Paperback]

J. D. Schraffenberger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2008

In the tradition of Catullus' love poems and John Berryman's Dream Songs, the poems of Saint Joe's Passion recount the lonely lecherous life of Joseph Johnstone--cancer patient, classical music DJ, former voice-talent. The poems swing back and forth from Joe's hospital bed to moments of his past: a past of religion, little league baseball, music, and marital friction. The collection paints the portrait of a man who was never quite able to open himself up to genuine love and intimacy.

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About the Author

J. D. Schraffenberger is the assistant poetry editor of the North American Review and an assistant professor of English at the University of Northern Iowa. His other work has appeared in Best Creative Nonfiction, Brevity, Mid-American Review, Notre Dame Review, Prairie Schooner, and elsewhere.

Product Details

• Paperback: 90 pages
• Publisher: Etruscan Press (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979745039
• ISBN-13: 978-0979745034
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,757,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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