Ron Padgett is a poet and translator whose work is characterized by playful intelligence and an unconventional view of everyday life. His poems often explore surprising connections between seemingly disparate elements, revealing the beauty and absurdity of the world around us. Padgett's language is precise yet accessible, earning him a wide range of readers. His translation work also enriches the literary landscape.
This collection offers a thoughtful exploration of aging, blending humor and deep emotion. The poet, renowned for their craft, reflects on the passage of time and the complexities of growing older. Through poignant verses, readers are invited to contemplate life’s fleeting moments and the wisdom that comes with experience, making it a resonant read for anyone navigating the challenges of aging.
A giant of twenty-first-century poetry illuminates the wonders inside even the smallest experiences. In Dot, Pulitzer Prize finalist Ron Padgett returns with more of the playfully profound work that has endeared him to generations of readers. Guided by curiosity and built on wit, generosity of spirit, and wry observation, Dot sees Padgett at the height of his powers as he illustrates how any experience, no matter how mundane, can make a poem of enormous import.
Featuring contemplative and wry insights, this collection showcases profound observations from a leading figure in contemporary poetry. The work delves into the complexities of human experience, offering readers a blend of humor and depth that invites reflection on life's intricacies.
Human perfection, attainable in 99 easy steps in this quirky illustrated edition of Padgett's most beloved poem.
The collection features insightful and engaging poems that showcase the author's mastery of contemporary poetry. With a blend of wit and warmth, the verses offer clarity and depth, inviting readers into a rich emotional landscape. Each poem reflects a unique perspective, highlighting the poet's ability to resonate with universal themes while maintaining an individual voice. This work stands out for its generosity of spirit and skillful language, making it a significant contribution to modern literature.
This collection showcases fifty years of poetry and sharp observations, highlighting the evolution of a significant figure in twentieth-century American poetry. The work reflects a dynamic career marked by creativity and wit, offering readers a deep appreciation of the poet's contributions to the literary landscape.
Joe Brainard's I Remember is a literary and artistic cult classic, praised and admired by writers from Paul Auster to John Ashery and Edmund White. As autobiography, Brainard's method was brilliantly simple: to set down specific memories as they rose to the surface of his consciousness, each prefaced by the refrain "I remember": "I remember when I thought that if you did anything bad, policemen would put you in jail." Brainard's enduring gem of a book has been issued in various forms over the past thirty years. In 1970, Angel Hair books published the first edition of I Remember, which quickly sold out; he wrote two subsequent volumes for Angel Hair, More I Remember (1972) and More I Remember More (1973), both of which proved as popular as the original. In 1973, the Museum of Modern Art in New York published Brainard's I Remember Christmas, a new text for which he also contributed a cover design and four drawings. Excerpts from the Angel Hair editions appeared in Interview, Gay Sunshine, The World and the New York Herald. Then in 1975, Full Court Press issued a revised version collecting all three of the Angel Hair volumes and added new material, using the original title I Remember. This complete edition is prefaced by poet and translator Ron Padgett.
The nineteenth century continues to wield its substantial influence. Marx, Mill, Hegel, Nietzche, Kierkegaard, Emerson, Darwin, Freud and Weber brought their era new realms of thought which still populate our imaginations. As a result, the study of history, science, psychology, philosophy, sociology and religion has not been the same.These heirs to rationalism began to explore the full range of human experience - whcih became a matter of philosophical and theological interest, and even authoirty. Romanticism flouished in arts and literature as Idealism, Transcendentalism, Pragmatism and other movements developed. All had a profound effect on religion and how it was viewed- particularly on Christianity.In this much-anticipated sequel to Colin Brown's Christianity & Western Though, volume 1, Steve Wilkens and Alan Padgett follow the story of interaction between Christianity and philosophy through the monumental changes of the nineteenth century.
Padgett's witty poems ache to save the world surpassing moral superiority and infusing light, energy, and humor into everyday life.
Set against the backdrop of 1950s Oklahoma, this memoir recounts the true story of two childhood friends—one straight and one gay—who ventured to New York City in pursuit of art and poetry. Through a rich collection of letters, journal entries, poems, and photographs, the narrative captures the vibrant community of artists and writers they encountered. It highlights the profound impact of Joe Brainard's life and work on his contemporaries, showcasing his kindness and insight that resonated with influential figures like Andy Warhol and Frank O'Hara.