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Exploring love, gender, and sexual politics, this collection of odes delves into the complexities of the human experience through the lens of the body and its pleasures. Sharon Olds reflects on her roles as daughter, mother, and poet, weaving together memories that reveal wisdom, humor, and a deep emotional resonance. Each poem, from "Ode to My Sister" to "Blow Job Ode," offers a candid and intimate examination of life’s joys and sorrows, showcasing Olds' ability to blend the personal with the universal in strikingly fresh language.
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Odes, Sharon Olds
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Odes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sharon Olds
- Publisher
- Random House Children's Books
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780451493620
- Description
- Exploring love, gender, and sexual politics, this collection of odes delves into the complexities of the human experience through the lens of the body and its pleasures. Sharon Olds reflects on her roles as daughter, mother, and poet, weaving together memories that reveal wisdom, humor, and a deep emotional resonance. Each poem, from "Ode to My Sister" to "Blow Job Ode," offers a candid and intimate examination of life’s joys and sorrows, showcasing Olds' ability to blend the personal with the universal in strikingly fresh language.