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Winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize* Poet Laureate of the United States ** A New York Times Notable Book of 2011 and New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice ** A New Yorker, Library Journal and Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year *New poetry by the awardwinning poet Tracy K. Smith, whose 'lyric brilliance and political impulses never falter' (Publishers Weekly, starred review)You lie there kicking like a baby, waiting for God himselfTo lift you past the rungs of your crib. WhatWould your life say if it could talk?from 'No Fly Zone'With allusions to David Bowie and interplanetary travel, Life on Mars imagines a soundtrack for the universe to accompany the discoveries, failures, and oddities of human existence. In these brilliant new poems, Tracy K. Smith envisions a scifi future sucked clean of any real dangers, contemplates the dark matter that keeps people both close and distant, and revisits the kitschy concepts like 'love' and 'illness' now relegated to the Museum of Obsolescence. These poems reveal the realities of life lived here, on the ground, where a daughter is imprisoned in the basement by her own father, where celebrities and pop stars walk among us, and where the poet herself loses her father, one of the engineers who worked on the Hubble Space Telescope. With this remarkable third collection, Smith establishes herself among the best poets of her generation.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Life on Mars: Poems'? A: The main theme of 'Life on Mars: Poems' revolves around the exploration of human existence, interplanetary travel, and personal experiences, often blending elements of science fiction with profound emotional insights.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Life on Mars: Poems'? A: The author of 'Life on Mars: Poems' is Tracy K. Smith, an acclaimed poet and the former Poet Laureate of the United States.
- Q: What awards has 'Life on Mars: Poems' won? A: 'Life on Mars: Poems' won the Pulitzer Prize in 2012 and was recognized as a New York Times Notable Book of 2011, among other accolades.
- Q: How many pages does 'Life on Mars: Poems' have? A: 'Life on Mars: Poems' contains 88 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Life on Mars: Poems' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Life on Mars: Poems' published? A: 'Life on Mars: Poems' was published on May 10, 2011.
- Q: What type of poetry is featured in this collection? A: This collection features contemporary poetry that combines lyrical brilliance with political themes and personal narratives.
- Q: Is 'Life on Mars: Poems' suitable for all ages? A: 'Life on Mars: Poems' is suitable for adult readers due to its complex themes and nuanced language.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Life on Mars: Poems' is sold in new condition.
- Q: What genre does 'Life on Mars: Poems' belong to? A: 'Life on Mars: Poems' falls under the category of Black & African American literature and contemporary poetry.