Robert Hass is een gevierd dichter en essayist wiens werk zich vaak verdiept in de diepe verbinding tussen de natuurlijke wereld en menselijke ervaring. Zijn poëzie onderscheidt zich door zijn scherpe observatie van de wereld en zijn vermogen om schoonheid en betekenis te vinden in alledaagse details. Hass' schrijven is rijk aan klank en beeldspraak, en verkent regelmatig thema's als ecologie, geschiedenis en de complexiteit van menselijke relaties. Zijn innovatieve benadering van taal en vorm maken hem tot een belangrijke stem in de hedendaagse Amerikaanse poëzie.
This anthology showcases a wide-ranging selection of American poetry that explores themes of nature and the environment. It brings together diverse voices and styles, reflecting the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world. Through various perspectives, the collection highlights the beauty, fragility, and complexity of the environment, making it a vital resource for poetry lovers and environmental enthusiasts alike.
A major collection of entirely new poems from the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of Time and Materials and The Apple Trees at OlemaA new volume of poetry from Robert Hass is always an event.
Poems deal with language, desire, suffering, art, human relationships, and mortality.
Každá nová kniha tohto básnika je významnou udalosťou v poézii a ani zbierka Čas a materiály nie je výnimkou. Je zakotvená v kráse a energii fyzického sveta a v rozporuplnosti súčasnej americkej kultúry. Hass získal za ňu Národnú knižnú cenu a Pulitzerovu cenu. V slovenskom knižnom vydaní sa predstavuje tento básnik v preklade Juraja Kuniaka po prvý raz. Doslov napísal Peter Trizna.
This collection features a series of essays that intertwine themes of literature, place, poetry, and photography, enriched by accompanying visuals. Renowned author Robert Hass, a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner, offers insightful reflections that explore the connections between these artistic mediums, creating a rich tapestry of thought and imagery. The essays not only celebrate the beauty of language and visual art but also delve into the deeper significance of the places and experiences that inspire them.
The collection showcases Robert Hass's poetic evolution, featuring selections from his first five books alongside new works. It includes elegies, reflective notebook musings on storytelling, summer-themed lyrics, and innovative narrative poems that explore personal relationships amid violence. These new pieces offer a fresh lens on his themes, blending lyrical beauty with profound insights, resulting in a rich tapestry of modern poetry that reads like luminous novellas.
Robert Hass is a major American poet of world stature. This is the first book of his poetry to be published in Britain for over 20 years, and the first selected edition of his work, and is a Poetry Book Society Special Commendation.
The collection showcases the revival of poetry in daily newspapers through Robert Hass's "Poet's Choice" column, which ran from 1997 to 2000. Featuring both renowned poets like Wallace Stevens and Robert Frost, alongside emerging voices such as Jaime Sabines, it highlights poetry's relevance to contemporary events. Accompanying essays by Hass provide deeper insights, encapsulating a pre-9/11 world while celebrating the timelessness of poetry. This work serves as a poignant reminder of the art's enduring significance in everyday life.
Grounded in the beauty of the physical world, the poems explore the complexities of contemporary American culture. With stylistic diversity, the collection captures the immediacy of experience, offering a blend of redemptive insights and wisdom. This first release in a decade showcases the author's ability to articulate the bafflement of the present moment with breathtaking clarity.