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O Powerful Western Star: Poetry & Art In California,Used
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Literary Nonfiction. Poetry History & Criticism. Art. California Studies. This largeformat book, which comes with a CD, is full of rich insight into San Franciscos's literary culture. Wellknown as the host of KPFA's literary radio show 'Cover to Cover,' author Jack Foley has lived in the Bay Area for nearly four decades, and his historical, critical, visionary, and poetic observations are born of personal involvement as much as active research. The essays, talks, and interviews of O POWERFUL WESTERN STAR are introduced by Dana Gioia. 'Foley is doing great things in articulating the poetic consciousness of San Francisco'Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'O Powerful Western Star'? A: The main theme of 'O Powerful Western Star' revolves around the exploration of California's literary culture, particularly focusing on poetry, art, and critical discussions surrounding these subjects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'O Powerful Western Star' is Jack Foley, a well-known figure in San Francisco's literary scene and host of KPFA's literary radio show 'Cover to Cover'.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This book is categorized as literary nonfiction, encompassing poetry, history and criticism, and California studies.
- Q: Does 'O Powerful Western Star' come with any additional materials? A: Yes, 'O Powerful Western Star' includes a CD that complements the content of the book, offering additional insights into the literary discussions.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 229 pages, providing a substantial amount of content for readers interested in California's literary culture.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it both lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'O Powerful Western Star' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 2000, and represents the first edition of this literary work.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, 'O Powerful Western Star' is suitable for academic use, particularly for studies in poetry, art, and California literary history.
- Q: What makes this book unique? A: This book is unique due to its blend of personal involvement and extensive research by the author, providing rich insights into the poetic consciousness of San Francisco.
- Q: Who introduces the essays and talks in the book? A: The essays, talks, and interviews in 'O Powerful Western Star' are introduced by Dana Gioia, adding a notable perspective to the content.