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Exploring the intersection of crime, art, and societal authority, Richard Katrovas reflects on his tumultuous upbringing with a criminal father and a struggling family. His essays delve into themes of race, class, and the impact of white privilege on his father's illicit activities. Through his experiences in academia and relationships with poets, he seeks surrogate father figures, while also contemplating his role as a father. The work celebrates the community of poets, examining the profound influence of art and artists in contemporary society with honesty and insight.
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Poets and the Fools Who Love Them, Richard Katrovas
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- Title
- Poets and the Fools Who Love Them
- Subtitle
- A Memoir in Essays
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Katrovas
- Publisher
- Louisiana State University Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 246
- ISBN13
- 9780807176634
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of crime, art, and societal authority, Richard Katrovas reflects on his tumultuous upbringing with a criminal father and a struggling family. His essays delve into themes of race, class, and the impact of white privilege on his father's illicit activities. Through his experiences in academia and relationships with poets, he seeks surrogate father figures, while also contemplating his role as a father. The work celebrates the community of poets, examining the profound influence of art and artists in contemporary society with honesty and insight.