{"title":"Rita Dove","description":"\u003cp\u003eRita Dove is an influential American poet and author whose work has captivated readers worldwide. Known for her eloquent prose and profound themes, she explores an array of topics such as history, culture, and personal identity. With a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry under her belt, Dove's writing continuously challenges and inspires audiences, offering a fresh perspective on the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find \u003cem\u003ePlaylist for the Apocalypse\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant exploration of our shared human experience. Through her powerful verses, Dove deftly weaves together the personal and political, touching on issues relevant to today's society while also delving into timeless human truths. Her writing often bridges the realms of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing her gift for blending artistic expression with cultural commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, Rita Dove's books offer a rich tapestry of themes and emotions that resonate with all who yearn for a deeper understanding of life and art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"playlist-for-the-apocalypse-by-rita-dove-9781324050438","title":"Playlist for the Apocalypse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her first volume of new poems in twelve years, Rita Dove investigates the vacillating moral compass guiding America's, and the world's, experiments in democracy. Whether depicting the first Jewish ghetto in sixteenth-century Venice or the contemporary efforts of Black Lives Matter, a girls' night clubbing in the shadow of World War II or the doomed nobility of Muhammad Ali's conscientious objector stance, this extraordinary poet never fails to connect history's grand exploits to the triumphs and tragedies of individual lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeticulously orchestrated and musical in its forms, \u003cem\u003ePlaylist for the Apocalypse\u003c\/em\u003e collects a dazzling array of voices: an elevator operator simmers with resentment, an octogenarian dances an exuberant mambo, a spring cricket philosophizes with mordant humour on hip hop, critics, and Valentine's Day. Calamity turns all too personal in the book's final section, \"Little Book of Woe,\" which charts a journey from terror to hope as Dove learns to cope with debilitating chronic illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt turns audaciously playful and grave, alternating poignant meditations on mortality and acerbic observations of injustice, \u003cem\u003ePlaylist for the Apocalypse\u003c\/em\u003e takes us from the smallest moments of redemption to catastrophic failures of the human soul. Listen up, the poet says, speaking truth to power; what you'll hear in return is \"a lifetime of song.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362951282924,"sku":"9781324050438","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11188773482659.jpg?v=1772906093"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rita-dove.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}