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Dive into the powerful world of poetry with *Tough Luck*, a profound collection by Todd Boss that resonates with the echoes of real-life tragedy and the complexities of human existence. This brand new book, published by W.W. Norton & Company in 2019, spans 112 pages of poetic brilliance, exploring themes such as family, loss, and resilience through carefully crafted language and remarkable imagery. At its heart lies a poignant poem about the catastrophic I-35W Bridge collapse, a turning point that metaphorically represents the fragility of life and the strength we muster to rebuild in its aftermath. Readers will find themselves navigating through verses that bridge the gap between danger and safety, reflecting a deeply emotional landscape. Todd Boss's distinctive musicality and vivid representation of tactile experiences invite you to engage with the text on a personal level, making this book a must-have for poetry enthusiasts and those who appreciate the intersection of art and real-world narratives. Enjoy free shipping on your order, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, please note that it cannot be cancelled. Experience the miracle of poetry with *Tough Luck* and let its words resonate in your heart.
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: 9780393356632
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 112
Description:
Ĺ›[Todd Boss]™s poems generate their own rambunctious music and remind us Âyes, / miracles happen.™ ť”Minneapolis Star Tribune
At the center of Tough Luck is a poem about the ill-fated I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis and its disastrous collapse, which killed 13 people and injured 145. The freighted, swiftly moving poems in Tough Luck crisscross the chasm between peril and safety as if between opposing riverbanks, revealing a frequently heart-stopping view of the muscled waters below. Marriage, family, home”all come crashing down, but Todd Boss rebuilds with his trademark musicality and śa reverent gusto for representing the tactile aspects of human lifeť (Tony Hoagland)
From śIn the End a Gardenerť:is what we want in our cornerof paradise. Someone alertto the slant of one hourof afternoon sunlight or other,who knows what to plant there,knows what will thrive.
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: 9780393356632
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 112
Description:
Ĺ›[Todd Boss]™s poems generate their own rambunctious music and remind us Âyes, / miracles happen.™ ť”Minneapolis Star Tribune
At the center of Tough Luck is a poem about the ill-fated I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis and its disastrous collapse, which killed 13 people and injured 145. The freighted, swiftly moving poems in Tough Luck crisscross the chasm between peril and safety as if between opposing riverbanks, revealing a frequently heart-stopping view of the muscled waters below. Marriage, family, home”all come crashing down, but Todd Boss rebuilds with his trademark musicality and śa reverent gusto for representing the tactile aspects of human lifeť (Tony Hoagland)
From śIn the End a Gardenerť:is what we want in our cornerof paradise. Someone alertto the slant of one hourof afternoon sunlight or other,who knows what to plant there,knows what will thrive.