Format:
Book
Title:
How lovely the ruins : inspirational poems and words for difficult times / foreword by Elizabeth Alexander.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher, Date:
New York, NY : Spiegel & Grau, 2017.
©2017
Description:
xviii, 198 pages ; 22 cm
Summary:
"In times of personal hardship or collective anxiety, words have the power to provide comfort, meaning, and hope. The past year has seen a resurgence of poetry and inspiring quotes-- posted on social media, appearing on bestseller lists, shared from friend to friend. Honoring this communal spirit, [this book] is a timeless collection of both classic and contemporary poetry and short prose that can be of help in difficult times-- selections that offer wisdom and purpose, and that allow us to step out of our current moment to gain a new perspective on the world around us as well as the world within."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects:
Inspiration -- Literary collections.
Inspiration -- Poetry.
Genre:
Literature.
Poetry.
Other Author:
Alexander, Elizabeth, 1962- writer of foreword.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-198) and index.
Contents:
I. How lovely the ruins -- II. Against tyranny -- III. The aching -- IV. The new patriots -- V. Gathering strength -- VI. To summon hope.
LCCN:
2017035295
ISBN:
9780399592836
0399592830
* 9780399592850
9780399592836 (hardback : acid-free paper)
0399592830 (hardback : acid-free paper)
Other Number:
1003489380
System Availability:
1
Current Holds:
0
# Local items:
1
Control Number:
692314
Call Number:
808.803 How love
Course Reserves:
0
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1
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1