Discover 'Swift,' a captivating poetry collection by David Baker, showcasing his unparalleled mastery of lyric poetry. This anthology brings together poems from eight acclaimed collections, including the profound 'Scavenger Loop' (2015) and the intimate travelogues in 'Never-Ending Birds' (2009). Baker's work is celebrated for its visionary scope and emotional depth, making it a must-have for poetry lovers. In this brand-new, 208-page edition published by W W Norton & Company in 2020, readers can explore fifteen new poems reflecting Baker's growth and unique voice as he navigates themes of loss, history, and the intricate connections we share with nature and each other. This eco-poetic journey dives into the landscapes of passion, heartbreak, and renewal, showcasing Baker's exceptional ability to blend the personal with the universal. Whether you're drawn to his explorations of the Midwest or the lush ecosystems of tropical islands, 'Swift' offers a rich tapestry of experience and insight. Ideal for book lovers, poets, and educators, it serves as a profound reminder of our intertwined identities and the vital importance of our shared environment. Place your order today and embrace the artful brilliance of David Baker's 'Swift,' where every poem invites you to reflect on the world around you. 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: 9780393358179
Year: 2020
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 208


Description:


David Baker, acclaimed for his combination of śvisionary scopeť (Gettysburg Review) and śemotional intensityť (Georgia Review), is one of contemporary poetry's most gifted lyric poets. In Swift, he gathers poems from eight collections, including his masterful latest, Scavenger Loop (2015); the prize-winning, intimate travelogues of Never-Ending Birds (2009); and the complications of history and home in Changeable Thunder (2001). Opening the volume are fifteen new poems that continue Baker's growth in form and voice as he investigates the death of parents, the loss of homeland, and a widening natural history, not only of his beloved Midwest but of the tropical flora and fauna of a Caribbean island.


Together, these poems showcase the evolution of Baker's distinct eco-poetic conscience, his mastery of forms both erotic and elegiac, and his keen eye for the shifting landscapes of passion, heartbreak, and renewal. With equal curiosity and candor, Baker explores the many worlds we all inhabit”from our most intimate relationships to the wider social worlds of neighborhoods, villages, and our complex national identity, to the environmental community we all share.


With his dazzling formal restlessness and lifelong devotion to landscapes both natural and human on full display, David Baker demonstrates why he has been called śthe most expansive and moving poet to come out of the American Midwest since James Wrightť (Marilyn Hacker).