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Longlisted for the 2014 National Book AwardNever has there been a book of poems quite like Gabriel, in which a short life, a bewildering death, and the unanswerable sorrow of a father come together in such a sustained elegy. This unabashed sequence speaks directly from Hirschs heart to our own, without sentimentality. From its opening linesThe funeral director opened the coffin / And there he was alone / From the waist upHirschs account is poignantly direct and open to the strange vicissitudes and tricks of grief. In propulsive threeline stanzas, he tells the story of how a once unstoppable child, who suffered from various developmental disorders, turned into an irreverent young adult, funny, rebellious, impulsive. Hirsch mixes his tale of Gabriel with the stories of other poets through the centuries who have also lost children, and expresses his feelings through theirs. His landmark poem enters the broad stream of human grief and raises in us the strange hope, even consolation, that we find in the writers act of witnessing and transformation. It will be read and reread.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Gabriel: A Poem'? A: 'Gabriel: A Poem' explores themes of grief, loss, and the enduring bond between a father and his son, as it reflects on the life and death of the poet's son, Gabriel.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Gabriel: A Poem'? A: The author of 'Gabriel: A Poem' is Edward Hirsch, a renowned poet and critic.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Gabriel: A Poem' is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Gabriel: A Poem' have? A: The book consists of 96 pages.
- Q: When was 'Gabriel: A Poem' published? A: 'Gabriel: A Poem' was published on March 1, 2016.
- Q: Is 'Gabriel: A Poem' appropriate for all readers? A: While 'Gabriel: A Poem' can resonate with many, it deals with deep themes of loss and grief, which may be more suitable for mature readers.
- Q: What type of poetry is featured in 'Gabriel: A Poem'? A: 'Gabriel: A Poem' is a sequence of elegiac poems that combines personal narrative with historical references to other poets who have experienced similar losses.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: 'Gabriel: A Poem' is a standalone work and not part of a series.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a poignant and direct writing style, characterized by three-line stanzas that convey the complexities of grief.
- Q: Can 'Gabriel: A Poem' be used in educational settings? A: Yes, 'Gabriel: A Poem' can be used in educational contexts to discuss themes of grief, poetry, and the role of personal narrative in literature.