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We Meet
By Patchen, Kenneth|Banhart, Devendra
We Meet
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Authors:
Patchen, Kenneth|Banhart, Devendra
Copyright:
2008
Format:
Paperback
GTIN13:
9780811217583
ISBN10:
0811217582
Page Count:
304
Dimensions:
6.0x0.8x8.8
Publisher:
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Strand Notes
With illustrations by the author. Open any page at random and find Patchen protesting the Second World War, or telling the tale of how hot water first came to be tracked onto bedroom floors, or informing the reader what happened when the nervous vine wouldn't twine, or why he loathes those who act as if a cherry were something they personally thought up a tree. Patchen (1911-1972), one of the most prolific poets of his time, was a major influenceon the Beat poets. He is also the author of, and best known for, The Memoirs of a Shy Pornographer. 121 b&w illustrations. 304p.
Description
The singular work of Kenneth Patchen has influenced poets, artists and political activists for decades. New Directions is proud to launch a Patchen revival beginning with omnibus editions of his unique compositions.
We Meet highlights Patchen's more outlandish side and includes, like fabrics stitched into a crazy quilt, Because It Is, A Letter to God, Poemscapes, Hurrah For Anything, and Aflame & Afun of Walking Faces. "Because to understand one must begin somewhere," opens Patchen's fabulous book of poems Because It Is: perhaps the most ideal reason for such a melting pot of poetry. Open any page at random and find Patchen protesting the Second World War (A Letter to God), or telling the tale of how hot water first came to be tracked onto bedroom floors (Aflame and Afun of Walking Faces), or informing the reader what happened when the nervous vine wouldn't twine (Because It Is), or why he loathes those who act as if a cherry were something they personally thought up (Hurrah For Anything), or answering what he wants out of life: "let's say--no matter" (Poemscapes).
We Meet highlights Patchen's more outlandish side and includes, like fabrics stitched into a crazy quilt, Because It Is, A Letter to God, Poemscapes, Hurrah For Anything, and Aflame & Afun of Walking Faces. "Because to understand one must begin somewhere," opens Patchen's fabulous book of poems Because It Is: perhaps the most ideal reason for such a melting pot of poetry. Open any page at random and find Patchen protesting the Second World War (A Letter to God), or telling the tale of how hot water first came to be tracked onto bedroom floors (Aflame and Afun of Walking Faces), or informing the reader what happened when the nervous vine wouldn't twine (Because It Is), or why he loathes those who act as if a cherry were something they personally thought up (Hurrah For Anything), or answering what he wants out of life: "let's say--no matter" (Poemscapes).
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