William A. Collins is an American poet celebrated for his accessible yet profound approach to verse. His work often delves into the ordinary aspects of daily life, finding unexpected depth and wit in common subjects, thereby revealing the beauty and intrigue of the world around us. Collins's style is distinguished by its clarity, economy of language, and gentle humor, establishing him as a beloved and respected voice in contemporary American poetry.
Presents a volume of more than fifty new poems accompanied by a generous gathering from the author's collections of the past decade, lending insight into his overall poetic achievements and his use of playful, ironic, and melodic language
Exploring the evolution of poetry in America, this collection of over 600 letters reveals candid exchanges between prominent poets and the editors of Poetry. Notable figures like Ezra Pound, T. S. Eliot, Robert Frost, and Edna St. Vincent Millay share personal insights, rivalries, and the realities of the publishing world. Through intriguing anecdotes and literary gossip, the book illuminates the creative process and poets' responses to significant historical events, providing a unique glimpse into the lives and thoughts of these influential writers.
Featuring over 125 concise and impactful poems, this collection takes readers on a journey from Kansas to Oz, reflecting the author's unique perspective and poetic voice. The work showcases his ability to capture profound insights in a compact form, blending themes of nostalgia, imagination, and the human experience. As a former U.S. Poet Laureate and bestselling author, the poet invites readers to explore a vivid landscape of emotions and thoughts through his incisive verses.
Joy and wonder permeate over sixty new poems, where the beauty and irony of daily life are explored. Billy Collins emphasizes that great poetry starts with clarity and culminates in mystery, presenting moments that resonate deeply, from a cat by the pool to an astronaut reading Dickinson. His simple yet melodic voice invites readers to pause and appreciate the ordinary, revealing the sublime hidden within. Esteemed by major publications, Collins is celebrated as one of America's beloved poets.
To celebrate Billy Collins's years as U.S. Poet Laureate, we are pleased to announce this special hardcover edition of one of the books that helped establish and secure his reputation in the 1990s.
“Poems once in motion…continue to move their readers. And what an imaginative variety of poetic delights is offered here.”—Billy Collins It would have pleased Walt Whitman, that poet of urban motion, to envision his words coursing by electrified rail through a diverse, global city of 8 million souls. Since 1992, with the presentation of an excerpt from Walt Whitman’s “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry,” the Poetry in Motion program—co-sponsored by MTA Arts & Design and the Poetry Society of America—has brought more than 200 poems, in whole or in part, before the eyes of millions of subway and bus riders, offering a moment of timelessness in the busy day. The poems are by an eclectic mix of writers, from Sappho and Sylvia Plath to W. H. Auden, Rita Dove, Seamus Heaney, Nikki Giovanni, Patrick Phillips, and Aracelis Girmay. Each of the 100 poems gathered here has, in sixteen lines or less, the power to enliven the quotidian, provide nourishment for the soul, and enchant even the youngest among us.
Exploring themes of love, death, solitude, youth, and aging, this collection showcases Billy Collins' ability to blend playfulness with profound insight. Through his poetry, he examines the complexities of life, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
Billy Collins skillfully blends the ordinary with the extraordinary in this poetry collection, exploring moments like train rides, beach days, and jazz music with clarity and humor. His keen observations uncover the deeper meanings within everyday experiences, transforming them into imaginative reflections. The poems balance humor and poignancy, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty in life's simple pleasures. This collection offers a rich tapestry of creativity that is both relatable and profound, making it a delightful read for poetry lovers.
Sailing Alone Around the Room, by America’s Poet Laureate, Billy Collins, contains both new poems and a generous gathering from his earlier collections The Apple That Astonished Paris, Questions About Angels, The Art of Drowning, and Picnic, Lightning. These poems show Collins at his best, performing the kinds of distinctive poetic maneuvers that have delighted and fascinated so many readers. They may begin in curiosity and end in grief; they may start with irony and end with lyric transformation; they may, and often do, begin with the everyday and end in the infinite. Possessed of a unique voice that is at once plain and melodic, Billy Collins has managed to enrich American poetry while greatly widening the circle of its audience.
A stunning new collection from the former US Poet Laureate and one of the world's most popular poets. schovat popis