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The Lords of Misrule

Poems, 1992-2001

The Lords of Misrule( )
Author: Kennedy, X. J.
Series title:Johns Hopkins: Poetry and Fiction Ser.
ISBN:978-0-8018-7168-9
Publication Date:Nov 2002
Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:AUD $54.99
Book Description:

The Lords of Misrule, X. J. Kennedy's seventh volume of poetry, exhibits his characteristic blend of wit, intellectual curiosity, and formal mastery. The sixty poems collected here explore a wide range of subjects: a scathing curse on a sneak-thief, a wry ballad of Henry James and his not-quite lover Constance Fenimore Woolson, an elegy for Allen ......

Book Details
Pages:112
Detailed Subjects: Poetry / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):13.97 x 22.86 x 0.864 cm
Book Weight:0.159 Kilograms
Author Biography
Kennedy, X. J. (Author)
Widely anthologized, Kennedy's poetry may not be as influential among contemporary poets as others' because of his preference for, in his words, "old-fangled structures most poets have junked these days." As Kennedy's comments on his verse suggest, his poetry is witty, concise, and unpretentious. His subject matter is drawn from the everyday including his Catholic background and middle-class suburban life. Yet his concerns can be profound including death, violence, suicide, and Genesis.

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