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My Sentence Was A Thousand Years Of Joy: Poems,Used
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Readers Have Found Robert Blys Ghazals Startling And New; They Merge Wildness With A Beautiful Formality. The Ghazal Form Is Wellknown In Islamic Culture, But Only Now Finding Its Way Into The Literary Culture Of The West.Each Stanza Of Three Lines Amounts To A Finished Poem. God Crouches At Night Over A Single Pistachio. / The Vastness Of The Wind River Range In Wyoming / Has No More Grandeur Than The Waist Of A Child.The Ghazals Compacted Energy Is Astounding. In A Period When Much American Poetry Is Retreating Into Prosaic Recordings Of Daily Events, These Poems Do The Opposite. My Sentence Was A Thousand Years Of Joy Is Robert Blys Second Book Of Ghazals. The Poems Have Become More Intricate And Personal Than They Were In The Night Abraham Called To The Stars, And The Leaps Even More Bold. This Book Includes The Already Famous Poem Against The Iraq War, Call And Answer: Tell Me Why It Is We Dont Lift Our Voices These Days / And Cry Over What Is Happening. The Poems Are Intimate And Yet Reach Out Toward The World: The Paintings Of Robert Motherwell, The Intensity Of Flamenco Singers, The Sadness Of The Gnostics, The Delight Of High Spirits And Wit.This Book Reestablishes Bly'S Position As One Of The Greatest Poets Of Our Era. After Many Years Of Free Verse In American Poetry, Years Which Have Been Very Fertile, The Inventive Ghazal Helps The Imagination To Luxuriate In A Form Once More. We Are Seeing A Poetry Emerge That Is Recovering Many Of The Great Intensities That Modern Art And Poetry Has Aimed At And Achieved In Earlier Generations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'My Sentence Was a Thousand Years of Joy'? A: The main theme of the book revolves around the exploration of emotions, intimacy, and the complexities of human experience, particularly through the lens of the ghazal form of poetry.
- Q: Who is the author of this poetry collection? A: The author of 'My Sentence Was a Thousand Years of Joy' is Robert Bly, a renowned American poet known for his contributions to modern poetry.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 112 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'My Sentence Was a Thousand Years of Joy' published? A: The book was published on May 2, 2006.
- Q: What is the significance of the ghazal form in this collection? A: The ghazal form is significant as it allows for a unique blend of wildness and formality, creating compact and powerful expressions of emotion and thought.
- Q: Does this book contain any notable poems? A: Yes, the book includes the famous poem 'Call and Answer', which addresses the Iraq War and reflects on the importance of voicing concerns.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with poetry? A: Yes, while it uses the ghazal form, the themes and emotions are accessible, making it suitable for both poetry enthusiasts and general readers.
- Q: Can you describe the style of Robert Bly's poetry in this collection? A: Robert Bly's poetry in this collection merges intricate personal reflections with broader themes, employing vivid imagery and emotional depth.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Death, Grief & Bereavement, reflecting its exploration of deep emotional experiences.