{"product_id":"9780141194219","title":"Collected Poems","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a poetry collection for adults that centers on the messy, electrifying aspects of life: desire, heartbreak, excess, and the weight of aging. The poems move through lust, lost love, drink, money, and a God who can feel distant or malign, all voiced in a tone that is bracing, witty, and unflinching. The intended reader is someone who appreciates sharp, candid verse and finds humor in life’s hard truths.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresented in chronological order, the verses chart a life across decades, shifting from light, acerbic observation to deeper, more reflective mood. The writing is clear and direct, with brisk rhythm and varied forms that keep the reading experience lively. The collection blends scathingly funny insights with moments of tenderness and sorrow, delivering a voice that is fearless and unapologetic about the messiness of existence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders will experience poetry that feels immediate and tactile: punchy lines, vivid imagery, and a language that rewards careful attention without sacrificing accessibility. This is a reading journey that invites you to pause on a striking image, test your assumptions, and reconsider what a life and a poet can reveal about desire, faith, and aging.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChronological selection that traces a life across decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes of desire, loss, excess, money, aging, and faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBracing wit, candor, and a voice that is both scathingly funny and tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVaried forms and concise lines that create a lively, musical reading cadence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible language paired with sharp moral insight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemorable phrases and lines that invite rereading and reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for a fearless artistic vision that examines human foibles and pleasures alike. The collection builds curiosity, confidence, and a richer perspective on love, faith, and aging, leaving a lasting impression of wit, honesty, and literary craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540414640345,"sku":"9780141194219","price":665.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/A1NkySfqHCL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779257637","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141194219","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}