{"product_id":"9780141184760","title":"Selected Poems","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a landmark poetry collection that gathers decades of experimental, deeply personal verse into a clear, chronological arc. It invites adult readers and students of modern American poetry to explore memory, identity, spirituality, and social life through a fearless, intimate voice. The tone is intense, reflective, and boldly human.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent is presented in a chronological sequence that threads together early long works, mid-career experiments, and late, reflective pieces. It includes classic poems alongside lesser-known works and notes by the author, offering both breadth and context for the reader. The experience is text-forward, with careful line breaks and cadence that encourage close reading and immersion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders move through the collection at their own pace—dropping into a single poem or following the arc across decades—encountering stark imagery, uncompromising honesty, and exhilarating linguistic experiments. This reading journey rewards rereading, as ideas and images resonate anew with each revisit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChronological arc spanning four decades, from early works to later pieces\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiverse forms including long sequences, lyric poems, songs, and author notes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassic poems alongside lesser-known works for a broad view of the poet's development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNotes by the author providing context, reflection, and insight into craft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThemes of memory, identity, spirituality, social critique, and human connection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRhythmic language and bold imagery that reward careful, repeated reading\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for study, discussion, and personal exploration of modern American poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper understanding of language's power to probe consciousness and a broader perspective on American life across decades. The collection invites curiosity, strengthens appreciation for poetic craft, and leaves a lasting impression of courage, honesty, and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540401959129,"sku":"9780141184760","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/91nqRGjgQOL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776677469","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141184760","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}