Murano

by Mark Doty

Book Overview

Murano, a recent work by the distinguished American poet Mark Doty, is a contemplative meditation on human mortality and the mystery of artistic creation. Addressed to his late friend, the poet Lynda Hull, the musings in Murano are set against the backdrop of Venice and the glassmaker's art, as practiced for centuries on the island of Murano in the Venetian lagoon.

This moving poem is illustrated with details of sixteen pieces of dazzling...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892365986
• ISBN13: 9780892365982
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

A Treasure Trove of Glass and Words

I believe that Mark Doty is one of the world's best poets, and have bought most of his books and memoirs. I bought this for my former wife as a birthday gift. She is not a poetry fan, but loves this book. She keeps it on the table in her waiting room with some other reading materials and tells me she has had eight or ten patients ask where they could buy the book. A treaure trove of stunning photographs and words side by side. Being a published poet, I would call Doty's words beautiful musings on the island of Murano, glassmaking and life. A little gem!