Poet's Choice, by Edward Hirsch
Poet’s Choice, by Edward Hirsch, reviewed by Trish Burns
Library Director
Harcourt, 2006, $25.00, 432 pages
Edward Hirsch, a nationally acclaimed poet, has achieved renown for his “Poet’s Choice” columns that he wrote for the Washington Post Book World. These passionate and imaginative essays, based on the columns, introduce poets from throughout the world, and invite us to experience the full beauty of life through poetry. Written after 9/11, Hirsch’s essays remind us that suffering has always been part of the human condition, and poetry helps us understand and endure. The second half of the book introduces some emerging American poets with fresh new voices. National Poetry Month is nearly over, but there is always time to enjoy the rich rewards of reading poetry.
Library Director
Harcourt, 2006, $25.00, 432 pages
Edward Hirsch, a nationally acclaimed poet, has achieved renown for his “Poet’s Choice” columns that he wrote for the Washington Post Book World. These passionate and imaginative essays, based on the columns, introduce poets from throughout the world, and invite us to experience the full beauty of life through poetry. Written after 9/11, Hirsch’s essays remind us that suffering has always been part of the human condition, and poetry helps us understand and endure. The second half of the book introduces some emerging American poets with fresh new voices. National Poetry Month is nearly over, but there is always time to enjoy the rich rewards of reading poetry.
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