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Jazz Poems (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets Series),Used
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A vital and surprising hardcover collection of poems about, and inspired by, jazz music. AN EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY POCKET POET. Selected and Edited by Kevin Young.Ever since its first flowering, jazz has had a powerful influence on American poetry; this scintillating anthology offers a treasury of poems that are as varied and as vital as the music that inspired them.From the Harlem Renaissance to the beat movement, from the poets of the New York school to the contemporary poetry scene, the jazz aesthetic has been a compelling literary forceone that Jazz Poems makes palpable. We hear it in the poems of Langston Hughes, E. E. Cummings, William Carlos Williams, Frank OHara, and Gwendolyn Brooks, and in those of Yusef Komunyakaa, Charles Simic, Rita Dove, Ntozake Shange, Mark Doty, William Matthews, and C. D. Wright. Here are poems that pay tribute to jazzs great voices, and poems that throb with the vivid rhythm and energy of the jazz tradition, ranging in tone from mournful elegy to sheer celebration.Includes: Jazz Band in a Parisian Cabaret by Langston Hughes God Bless the Child by Billie Holiday and Arthur Herzog, Jr. Jazz Fantasia by Carl Sandburg Ol Bunks Band by William Carlos Williams We Real Cool by Gwendolyn Brooks Chasing the Bird by Robert Creeley Victrola by Robert Pinsky Pres Spoke in a Language by Amiri Baraka The Day Lady Died by Frank OHara Art Pepper by Edward Hirsch Snow by Billy CollinsEveryman's Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acidfree creamcolored paper, with fullcloth cases with twocolor foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, Europeanstyle halfround spines, and a fullcolor illustrated jacket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Jazz Poems? A: The main theme of Jazz Poems is the profound influence of jazz music on American poetry, featuring a collection of poems that celebrate jazz's rhythm, energy, and cultural significance.
- Q: Who selected and edited the anthology? A: The anthology is selected and edited by Kevin Young, a notable poet and editor.
- Q: What types of poets are included in this collection? A: This collection includes works from a diverse range of poets, such as Langston Hughes, E. E. Cummings, William Carlos Williams, Gwendolyn Brooks, and contemporary voices like Yusef Komunyakaa and Rita Dove.
- Q: How many pages does Jazz Poems have? A: Jazz Poems has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was Jazz Poems published? A: Jazz Poems was published on April 11, 2006.
- Q: What kind of paper is used in the printing of this book? A: The book is printed on acid-free cream-colored paper, which enhances its longevity.
- Q: Does this edition include any illustrations? A: Yes, this edition features a full-color illustrated jacket, enhancing its visual appeal.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that this book is tailored for? A: Jazz Poems is suitable for poetry lovers, jazz enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the intersection of music and literature.
- Q: Are there any notable poems included in this anthology? A: Yes, notable poems include 'We Real Cool' by Gwendolyn Brooks and 'The Day Lady Died' by Frank O'Hara, among others.