Sun Under Wood
In 'Sun Under Wood,' Robert Hass weaves together personal reflection and vivid nature imagery, exploring the profound connections between the human experience and the natural world. Each poem serves as a window into moments of beauty and sorrow, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of life. Hass's masterful use of language captures fleeting moments in time, prompting a deep emotional resonance. As he navigates themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, readers are drawn into a meditative journey. This collection promises to leave an indelible mark on those who seek solace and insight in poetic expression.
By Robert Hass
Published: 1998
""The earth is full of stories, and I am the witness to its endless unfolding, standing in awe beneath the sun, under the wood, where nature speaks and silence sings.""
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Robert Hass demonstrates once again the unmistakable intelligence and original voice that have won him both literary acclaim and the affection of a broad general readership. Here Hass extends and deepens his ongoing explorations of nature and human history, solitude, and the bonds of children, parents, and lovers. Here his passion for apprehending experience with language--for creating experience with language--finds supple form in poems that embrace all that is alive and full of joy. Sun Under Wood is the most impressive collection yet from one of our most accomplished poets.
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Robert Hass
Robert Hass is an acclaimed American poet, essayist, and translator, known for his lyrical and nature-inspired writing style. He served as the U.S. Poet Laureate from 1995 to 1997 and has received numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1979 for his collection 'Time and Materials.' Hass is renowned for his notable works, such as 'Sun Under Wood,' 'The Apple Trees at Olema,' and 'Praise.' His poetry often explores themes of environmentalism, social justice, and the connection between the human experience and the natural world.
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- Authors
- Robert Hass
- Published
- March 1998
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- ISBN
- 0880015578
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 100
- Genres
- PoetryLiterature
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Sun Under Wood
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