Wrecking Light

by Robin Robertson

Book Overview

Robin Robertson's fourth collection is an intense, moving, bleakly lyrical, and at times shocking book. These poems are written with the authority of classical myth, yet sound utterly contemporary. The poet's gaze--whether on the natural world or the details of his own life--is unflinching and clear, its utter seriousness leavened by a wry, dry, and disarming humor.

Alongside fine translations from Neruda and Montale and dynamic retellings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0547483333
• ISBN13: 9780547483337
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 3.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 7.8"