New And Selected Poems Tcu Texas Poets Laureate 15: A Celebration of Texas Poetry
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Language | : | English |
File size | : | 237 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 96 pages |
Paperback | : | 160 pages |
Item Weight | : | 8 ounces |
Dimensions | : | 6 x 0.37 x 9 inches |
New And Selected Poems Tcu Texas Poets Laureate 15 is a collection of poems by fifteen former Texas Poets Laureate. The poems are diverse in style and subject matter, but they all share a common theme of celebrating the beauty and diversity of Texas.
The book is divided into five sections, each of which is dedicated to a different region of Texas. The first section, "The Gulf Coast," features poems by David Bottoms, Jane Hirshfield, and Carolyn Kizer. The second section, "The Hill Country," includes poems by Billy Collins, Sandra Cisneros, and Naomi Shihab Nye. The third section, "The Plains," features poems by Larry McMurtry, Cormac McCarthy, and John Graves. The fourth section, "The Mountains," includes poems by Wendell Berry, Mary Oliver, and Natasha Trethewey. The fifth section, "The Border," features poems by Juan Felipe Herrera, Dagoberto Gilb, and Julia Alvarez.
The poems in New And Selected Poems Tcu Texas Poets Laureate 15 are as diverse as the state of Texas itself. There are poems about the state's natural beauty, its history, its culture, and its people. There are poems that are funny, sad, angry, and hopeful. But all of the poems share a common thread of love for Texas.
New And Selected Poems Tcu Texas Poets Laureate 15 is a must-read for anyone who loves poetry, Texas, or both. The poems in this collection are a testament to the beauty and diversity of both the state and its people.
About the Texas Poets Laureate
The Texas Poets Laureate program was established in 1985 by the Texas Legislature. The program is administered by the Texas Commission on the Arts. The Texas Poets Laureate are appointed by the governor for two-year terms. They are charged with promoting poetry and the literary arts in Texas.
The fifteen poets who have served as Texas Poets Laureate are:
- David Bottoms
- Billy Collins
- Sandra Cisneros
- Dagoberto Gilb
- John Graves
- Juan Felipe Herrera
- Jane Hirshfield
- Carolyn Kizer
- Larry McMurtry
- Cormac McCarthy
- Naomi Shihab Nye
- Mary Oliver
- Natasha Trethewey
The Texas Poets Laureate have made a significant contribution to Texas literature and culture. They have promoted poetry and the literary arts through readings, workshops, and other events. They have also served as mentors to young poets and writers.
New And Selected Poems Tcu Texas Poets Laureate 15 is a celebration of Texas poetry and the Texas Poets Laureate program. The poems in this collection are a testament to the beauty and diversity of both the state and its people.
4.2 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 237 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 96 pages |
Paperback | : | 160 pages |
Item Weight | : | 8 ounces |
Dimensions | : | 6 x 0.37 x 9 inches |
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4.2 out of 5
Language | : | English |
File size | : | 237 KB |
Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
Screen Reader | : | Supported |
Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
Print length | : | 96 pages |
Paperback | : | 160 pages |
Item Weight | : | 8 ounces |
Dimensions | : | 6 x 0.37 x 9 inches |