{"title":"Robert Polito","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the intriguing world of literature with the works of Robert Polito, a renowned author celebrated for his captivating narratives in biography and memoir. Polito has mastered the art of weaving together the threads of personal history and broader cultural contexts, offering readers a rich tapestry of compelling stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eAfter the Flood\u003c\/em\u003e, where Polito demonstrates his exceptional ability to explore complex themes with depth and insight. His writing not only captures the essence of his subjects but also reflects the intricate dynamics of their times. Readers seeking a profound understanding of the figures who have shaped history will find Polito’s works both enlightening and inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned fan or new to his writing, Robert Polito’s books promise a rewarding reading experience that combines expert storytelling with meticulous research. Discover the intricate layers of human experience as you explore this exceptional collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"after-the-flood-by-robert-polito-9780871402936","title":"After the Flood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prevailing narrative goes: Bob Dylan, the voice of Sixties counterculture, disappeared in the 1970s, then released arguably the worst music of his career in the 1980s—only to be resurrected in 2016, when he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Dylan's concerts once began with an announcer intoning a deadpan version of just such a narrative. That is not this story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on thousands of pages of archival materials, \u003cem\u003eAfter the Flood\u003c\/em\u003e reveals Dylan's output during the last three decades as his most ambitious yet. Across an abecedarium of chapters surveying his albums, performances, films, and books since the early 1990s, celebrated poet and biographer Robert Polito shows how Dylan evolved a late musical style that has embodied and resisted its era—interweaving Ovid and Americana, film noir and the Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImaginatively researched, \u003cem\u003eAfter the Flood\u003c\/em\u003e is both an essential revision and continuation of the Dylan saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306888446188,"sku":"9780871402936","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/318023ffef82328b76adec697af49e73.jpg?v=1771100916"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/robert-polito.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}