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Poemland

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Poemland is a fearless and uproarious exploration of poetry and the poetic mind, challenging the sacred notions of contemporary poetry. Chelsey Minnis alternates seamlessly between deadpan wit, spectacular imagery, and outrageous contentions in this vivid litany.
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Ideal for readers interested in contemporary poetry that defies conventions and embraces wit and emotional depth.

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Poems both punishing and radiant. No one is writing like Minnis, and no one should dare.

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A fearless and uproarious litany of contentions and revelations on poetry and the poetic mind, continuing the charge against the sacred in contemporary poetry. Poemland alternates brilliantly between the deadpan, the spectacular, and the outrageous.

If you open your mouth to start to complain I will fill it with whipped cream . . .

There is a floating sadness nearby . . .

Chelsey Minnis is the author of three previous collections. A graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Iowa Writers' Workshop, she currently lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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Praised for its formal invention and bold voice, Minnis' work is noted for being accessible, confrontational, hilarious, and moving. This collection continues her reputation for innovative and provocative contemporary poetry.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781933517414

Publisher: Wave Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 April 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: Wave Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 120

About the Author

Chelsey Minnis was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in Denver, Colorado. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Iowa Writer's workshop. She is the author of Zirconia (Fence, 2001), Foxina (Seeing Eye Books, 2002) and Bad Bad (Fence, 2007). She lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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