Doctor Jazz

by Hayden Carruth

Book Overview

Hayden Carruth is a major literary figure and no survey of American poetry is complete without inclusion of his work.

In this newest book of poems--the first since his 1996 National Book Award--Carruth confronts the threadbare memories of old age and the fading winter view. From the bleakest circumstances--the death of his daughter, physical and mental pain, poverty--Carruth defiantly reclaims dignity and beauty. His poetry is at once classical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556591632
• ISBN13: 9781556591631
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 9.2"