About the book
The unusual voice encountered in Curses and Wishes carries a quiet, slightly elevatedconversational tone, which flows from intimate secrets to wider social concerns.
The poet has faith in economy and trusts in images to transfer knowledge that speech cannot. In Curses and Wishes the short, simple lines add up to a thoughtful book possessed with lyrical melancholy, a harmony of sadness and joy that sings: \"May happiness be a wheel, a lit throne, spinning / in the vast pinprick of darkness.\" By the close of this ambitious work the poet has inspired readers to see the multifaceted effects of our human connections.
Editions of Curses and Wishes
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807137765
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807140178
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807140185
- PDF
- ISBN 9780807137772
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The unusual voice encountered in Curses and Wishes carries a quiet, slightly elevatedconversational tone, which flows from intimate secrets to wider social concerns.
The poet has faith in economy and trusts in images to transfer knowledge that speech cannot. In Curses and Wishes the short, simple lines add up to a thoughtful book possessed with lyrical melancholy, a harmony of sadness and joy that sings: \"May happiness be a wheel, a lit throne, spinning / in the vast pinprick of darkness.\" By the close of this ambitious work the poet has inspired readers to see the multifaceted effects of our human connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curses and Wishes about?
The unusual voice encountered in Curses and Wishes carries a quiet, slightly elevatedconversational tone, which flows from intimate secrets to wider social concerns.
The poet has faith in economy and trusts in images to transfer knowledge that speech cannot. In Curses and Wishes the short, simple lines add up to a thoughtful book possessed with lyrical melancholy, a harmony of sadness and joy that sings: \"May happiness be a wheel, a lit throne, spinning / in the vast pinprick of darkness.\" By the close of this ambitious work the poet has inspired readers to see the multifaceted effects of our human connections.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Curses and Wishes?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Curses and Wishes?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807137765
How long is Curses and Wishes and how many pages does it have?
Curses and Wishes has 64 page(s)
Is Curses and Wishes part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Walt Whitman Award of the Academy of American Poets
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Curses and Wishes?
Carl Adamshick
Who is the Publisher of the book Curses and Wishes?
LSU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Curses and Wishes is available as paperback(ISBN 9780807137765) and ebook(ISBN 9780807140178) and ebook(ISBN 9780807140185) and pdf(ISBN 9780807137772)
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