The Creation of the Night Sky

by Nicholas Christopher

Book Overview

Nicholas Christopher's newest collection displays both his trademark mastery of language and astonishing range. In elegaic verses of surpassing beauty we are taken from the lush islands of Hawaii to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0151003440
• ISBN13: 9780151003440
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Christopher's latest has more noir-ish goodies

Nicholas Christopher's latest book of poems features some trademarks of his, including noir-ish portraits of cities, and a long poem (in 35 entries this time) that interweaves several characters and different events in unexpected ways. Though he's done this kind of thing before (5 Degrees, Desperate Characters, On Tour With Rita) this time it's more coherent and immediately accessible than those earlier works. It still takes a minute to bend your mind around some of the concepts he uses, but it's more immediately to your advantage this time around. A good read for those unfamiliar with his work, but offers extra goodies for those who know his poetry beforehand.