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Distinguished poet and novelist Jay Parini presents some of his best writings-both classic and previously unpublished works-on topics ranging from baseball to Frost and Emerson to the culture of creative writing.

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Parini's prose, like his poetry, is fluid and generous. As a working poet, he is able to distill to its essences his subjects'work. These essays are imminently approachable. American Book Review Eloquent, clear and learned, without being pedantic, these essays provide a voyage into delight. Publishers Weekly Parini's book is a find; it is large enough to speak authoritatively on poetry and poetics, but intimate enough to linger on the language. Virginia Quarterly Review

Some Necessary Angels Essays on Writing

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/08/2000
      ISBN13: 9780231110716, 978-0231110716
      ISBN10: 0231110715

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Distinguished poet and novelist Jay Parini presents some of his best writings-both classic and previously unpublished works-on topics ranging from baseball to Frost and Emerson to the culture of creative writing.

      Trade Review
      Parini's prose, like his poetry, is fluid and generous. As a working poet, he is able to distill to its essences his subjects'work. These essays are imminently approachable. American Book Review Eloquent, clear and learned, without being pedantic, these essays provide a voyage into delight. Publishers Weekly Parini's book is a find; it is large enough to speak authoritatively on poetry and poetics, but intimate enough to linger on the language. Virginia Quarterly Review

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