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The Collected Poems of Kenneth Koch,New
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Kenneth Koch has been called one of our greatest poets by John Ashbery, and a national treasure in the 2000 National Book Award Finalist Citation.Now, for the first time, all of the poems in his ten collectionsfrom Sun Out, poems of the 1950s, to Thank You, published in 1962, to A Possible World, published in 2002, the year of the poets deathare gathered in one volume.Celebrating the pleasures of friendship, art, and love, the poetry of Kenneth Koch has been dazzling readers for fifty years. Charter memberalong with Frank OHara, John Ashbery, and James Schuylerof the New York School of poets, avantgarde playwright and fiction writer, pioneer teacher of writing to children, Koch gave us some of the most exciting and aesthetically daring poems of his generation.These poems take sensuous delight in the life of the mind and the heart, often at the same time: O what a physical effect it has on me / To dive forever into the light blue sea / Of your acquaintance! (In Love with You).Here is Kochs early work: love poems like The Circus and To Marina and such wellremembered comic masterpieces as Fresh Air, Some General Instructions, and The Boiling Water (A serious moment for the water is when it boils). And here are the brilliant later poemsOne Train May Hide Another, the deliciously autobiographical address in New Addresses, and the stately elegy Bel Cantopoems that, beneath a surface of lightness and wit, speak with passion, depth, and seriousness to all the most important moments in ones existence.Charles Simic wrote in The New York Review of Books that, for Koch, poetry has to be constantly saved from itself. The idea is to do something with language that has never been done before. In the ten exuberant, hilarious, and heartbreaking books of poems collected here, Kenneth Koch does exactly that.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Collected Poems of Kenneth Koch'? A: The main themes of 'The Collected Poems of Kenneth Koch' include friendship, art, and love, reflecting on emotional experiences and the joys of life.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 784 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this poetry collection? A: The author of the collection is Kenneth Koch, a prominent poet associated with the New York School.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Collected Poems of Kenneth Koch' published? A: The book was published on October 2, 2007.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in poetry? A: Yes, the collection features accessible language and a variety of themes, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned poetry readers.
- Q: What can readers expect from Kenneth Koch's writing style? A: Readers can expect a mix of humor, emotional depth, and innovative use of language in Koch's writing style.
- Q: Are there any notable poems included in this collection? A: Yes, the collection includes well-known poems such as 'In Love with You', 'Fresh Air', and 'Bel Canto'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this collection include all of Kenneth Koch's poetry? A: Yes, it gathers all poems from his ten collections, offering a comprehensive look at his work.