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Once again, George Bilgere has shown that imaginative wonders and deep emotional truths can be achieved with plain, colloquial American speech. --Billy Collins
The funny thing about The White Museum is that it keeps on being funny while being perfectly clear-eyed about the cargo of unrealistic expectations. The other thing is that George Bilgere is an absolute whiz at the twists and turns of the glorious American language, the flexible American syntax, as spoken by everybody up and down the great chain of Americanness in our bewitched century. Oh what a pleasure to watch him spin those sentences. --Alicia Ostriker
The funny thing about The White Museum is that it keeps on being funny while being perfectly clear-eyed about the cargo of unrealistic expectations. The other thing is that George Bilgere is an absolute whiz at the twists and turns of the glorious American language, the flexible American syntax, as spoken by everybody up and down the great chain of Americanness in our bewitched century. Oh what a pleasure to watch him spin those sentences. --Alicia Ostriker
About the Author
George Bilgere's recent books include Haywire (winner of the May Swenson Poetry Award in 2006) and The Good Kiss, selected by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins as the winner of the 2001 University of Akron Poetry Prize. Bilgere has received grants, fellowships, and awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Fulbright Foundation, the Society of Midland Authors, the Ohio Arts Council and the Witter Bynner Foundation. In 2009 he won a Pushcart Prize. Bilgere teaches at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A. Pappas
Format:Perfect Paperback
Bilgere's poetry collection conveys the tragic yet hilarious nature of Modern American life. His deadpan anger and raw emotions not only made me laugh but also connect to the poems. I would highly recommend this work, even for those who generally shy away from poetry, as Bilgere's work is both entertaining and accessible.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Another 5 stars for George Bilgere who is bringing readers back to poetry.
Bilgere's poems are hilarious, entertaining, tender, thought-provoking, and most of all memorable.
He's Everyman, commemorating our daily lives. In short, Bilgere is doing his job very, very well.
But don't take my word for it. Go to Writer's Almanac and search his name.
You'll want to read more. Keep busy, George. Please!
Bilgere's poems are hilarious, entertaining, tender, thought-provoking, and most of all memorable.
He's Everyman, commemorating our daily lives. In short, Bilgere is doing his job very, very well.
But don't take my word for it. Go to Writer's Almanac and search his name.
You'll want to read more. Keep busy, George. Please!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By C. M. Haaf
Format:Perfect Paperback
Bilgere's poems are refreshingly candid, sincere and honest. He makes the commonplace uncommon, and I was delighted to read this new collection - Bilgere is a genius.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
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The book I bought was in excellent condition how it said it in the descriptiom. It looked super new and the price was cheap. I recommend everybody to buy from this seller
Published 4 months ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fabulous discovery!
"Bridal Shower" is right there at the beginning of this fabulous collection and absolutely speaks not only to me but for me. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mary Ann Presman
5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful poet!!
I very much enjoyed Geroge Bilgere's poetry and style. My favorite poem was Grecian Formula........but enjoyed all!!
A very nice pick up and browse book!
A very nice pick up and browse book!
Published 4 months ago by Maureen J. Peck
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!!
I love these poems. They are insightful, humorous, and some are even a bit sexy!
The author has a similar style to Billy Collins but still very unique and well crafted. Read more
The author has a similar style to Billy Collins but still very unique and well crafted. Read more
Published on April 7, 2011 by Jill Coleman
5.0 out of 5 stars
A joy to ponder!
The White Museum overflows with cultural innuendos and vibrant subliminal messages that stay with you long after the poem is done and the story told. Read more
Published on January 12, 2010 by Lorrie Carter
