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Discover the profound exploration of existence in 'The Absurd Man' by Major Jackson. This captivating collection of poetry, published in 2021 by W W Norton & Company, is inspired by Albert Camus's influential Myth of Sisyphus. In just 112 pages, Jackson meticulously weaves the narrative of an 'absurd hero,' diving deep into themes of identity, creation amidst chaos, and the intricacies of human relationships. The speaker navigates through profound reflections on vulnerability, love, and loss, drawing readers through a labyrinth of emotional landscapes. Each poem resonates with stunning lyricism, bridging personal grief with broader societal turmoil, all while embracing the beauty found in intellectual pursuits and the arts. This BRAND NEW volume captivates with its rhythmic intensity and heartfelt inquiries, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys in an unpredictable world. 'The Absurd Man' is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human existence and the healing power of poetry. Don't miss this chance to add this remarkable work to your collection today. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393867411
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 112
Description:
Inspired by Albert Camus's seminal Myth of Sisyphus, Major Jackson's fifth volume subtly configures the poet as ?absurd hero? and plunges headfirst into a search for stable ground in an unstable world. We follow Jackson's restless, vulnerable speaker as he ponders creation in the face of meaninglessness, chronicles an increasingly technological world and the difficulty of social and political unity, probes a failed marriage, and grieves his lost mother with a stunning, lucid lyricism.
The arc of a man emerges; he bravely confronts his past, including his betrayals and his mistakes, and questions who he is as a father, as a husband, as a son, and as a poet. With intense musicality and verve, The Absurd Man also faces outward, finding refuge in intellectual and sensuous passions. At once melancholic and jubilant, Jackson considers the journey of humanity, with all its foibles, as a sacred pattern of discovery reconciled by art and the imagination.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393867411
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 112
Description:
Inspired by Albert Camus's seminal Myth of Sisyphus, Major Jackson's fifth volume subtly configures the poet as ?absurd hero? and plunges headfirst into a search for stable ground in an unstable world. We follow Jackson's restless, vulnerable speaker as he ponders creation in the face of meaninglessness, chronicles an increasingly technological world and the difficulty of social and political unity, probes a failed marriage, and grieves his lost mother with a stunning, lucid lyricism.
The arc of a man emerges; he bravely confronts his past, including his betrayals and his mistakes, and questions who he is as a father, as a husband, as a son, and as a poet. With intense musicality and verve, The Absurd Man also faces outward, finding refuge in intellectual and sensuous passions. At once melancholic and jubilant, Jackson considers the journey of humanity, with all its foibles, as a sacred pattern of discovery reconciled by art and the imagination.