Mark Doty is a poet, essayist, and memoirist whose work delves into the depths of human experience. His poetry and prose are celebrated for their insightful explorations of the world's beauty and fragility, often focusing on themes of love, loss, and nature. Doty's style is marked by its sensitivity and precision of language, capturing complex emotions and moments with remarkable clarity. His writing offers readers an intimate look at the search for meaning and connection in an ever-changing world.
As Beau bounds back to life, the two dogs become Mark Doty's companions, his solace, and eventually the very life force that keeps him from abandoning all hope during the darkest days - their tenacity, loyalty and love inspiring him when all else fails.
In What Is the Grass, Doty - a poet, a lover of men, a New Yorker, and an American - keeps company with Whitman and his mutable, landmark work, Leaves of Grass, tracing the resonances between his own experience and the legendary poet's life and work.What is it, then, between us? Whitman asks.
The book delves into the transformation of Dallas from its humble beginnings in 1841 to a thriving metropolis following the arrival of the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1873. It highlights the city's continuous development as a banking and commercial hub, which resulted in the loss of many historic buildings and neighborhoods. By documenting these forgotten places, the work captures the essence of Dallas's architectural heritage and the impact of urban growth on its historical landscape.