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Exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience, this collection showcases Kevin Young's inventive language inspired by music. Each poem, with titles like "Stride Piano" and "Gutbucket," captures the essence of blues, oscillating between celebration and lament. The verses reflect a journey from devotion to heartbreak, ultimately embracing the bittersweet nature of overcoming challenges. Young's work resonates with both humor and depth, making it a poignant reflection on the complexities of human emotions and experiences.
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Jelly Roll, Kevin Young
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Jelly Roll
- Subtitle
- A Blues
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Kevin Young
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9780375709890
- Description
- Exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience, this collection showcases Kevin Young's inventive language inspired by music. Each poem, with titles like "Stride Piano" and "Gutbucket," captures the essence of blues, oscillating between celebration and lament. The verses reflect a journey from devotion to heartbreak, ultimately embracing the bittersweet nature of overcoming challenges. Young's work resonates with both humor and depth, making it a poignant reflection on the complexities of human emotions and experiences.