Real Sofistikashun: Essays on Poetry and Craft

by Tony Hoagland

Book Overview

The anticipated first collection of essays by celebrated poet Tony Hoagland, author of What Narcissism Means to Me

Meanness, the very thing that is unforgivable in human social life, in poetry is thrilling and valuable. Why? Because the willingness to be offensive sets free the ruthless observer in all of us, the spiteful perceptive angel who sees and tells, unimpeded by nicety or second thoughts. There is truth-telling,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1555974554
• ISBN13: 9781555974558
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Graywolf Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"