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Denise Levertov's collection features powerful anti-war poems that reflect her deep commitment to peace and justice. As one of the foremost American poets of the twentieth century, her work captures the emotional and moral complexities of conflict, urging readers to consider the human cost of war. Through evocative language and poignant imagery, Levertov's poetry serves as a profound commentary on the necessity of compassion and the pursuit of harmony in a turbulent world.

Tracing the history of many commonly used words and disclosing their hidden meanings and values, this lively, thought-provoking book reveals how some of our apparently most liberating language actually entraps us in modes of thought and behavior. Rosenthal suggests way to regain control of our language in an informative, entertaining, and eminently readable fashion.