The Philosopher's Window & Other Poems

by Allen R. Grossman

The speaker of The Philosopher's Window and Other Poems, Allen Grossman tells us, is "an old man compelled by the insistent questioning of the children to explain himself"--and in this way, the world. He begins with creation ("The Great Work Farm Elegy"), recalls the romantic quest of youth ("The Philosopher's Window"), returns to reality ("The Snowfall" and "Whoever Builds"). His tales told, the old man wakes in a stormy springtime ("June, June"),...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811213005
• ISBN13: 9780811213004
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"