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Almost Paradise

New and Selected Poems and Translations

Sam Hamill

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English
Shambhala
15 October 2005
New and Selected Poems and Translations

Sam Hamill is that rare figure whose life is continually in dialogue with the rich and diverse tradition of poetry, whether that dialogue takes the form of translating the work of a poet long dead, writing a poem in celebration of the work of a contemporary poet, or musing on what it means to be a poet himself. A true poet's poet-and also the founding editor of Copper Canyon Press, one of the most influential publishers of poetry today-Hamill has been part of America's poetry scene for decades and has won numerous prizes and awards for his work. This collection presents the best of Hamill's work from his thirteen books of original poetry and from his numerous critically acclaimed works of translation, as well as a number of new, previously unpublished poems.
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Imprint:   Shambhala
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   376g
ISBN:   9781590301845
ISBN 10:   1590301846
Pages:   228
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Almost Paradise: New and Selected Poems and Translations

&quot;The goal of Hamill's poetry is a transparency of word and continuum, of subject and setting forth, an immediacy and clarity of line like that of fine calligraphy or of classical Zen brush painting. His poetry has only now begun to be accorded the attention it deserves.&quot;&mdash;W. S. Merwin <br>&quot;No one&mdash;I mean no one ever&mdash;has done the momentous work of presenting poetry better than Sam Hamill. His editing and publishing, his criticism and translations, his own very strong and beautiful poems have been making a difference in American culture for many years. What a wealth of accomplishment! This book, this selection of his poems and translations is no less than essential.&quot;&mdash;Hayden Carruth <br>&quot;Sam Hamill is one of the most disturbing poets of our time. In Almost Paradise he finds his voice both in his own strong work and his intensely powerful translations. I've followed Hamill's work closely now for a couple of decades and my admiration continu


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