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Summary: 30 years of solid poems
Review: Linda Pastan's book covers thirty years of her poetry, from 1968-1998, and it is a book worthy of having. Somone told me that Pastan was by no means a _great_ poet, but that she was a very good poet. There's no more accurate description of her work. She's not going to be another Frost or Plath or Dickinson or Bishop, but her work is enjoyable and quite well-written. There is a preponderance of religous and motherhood contained within, so be prepared. But that doesn't detract from the book. She handles her subjects well and her language well. I'll say it again, it is a good book and one I think you'll enjoy.
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Summary: Carnival Evening a feast for the eyes and ears
Review: Linda Pastan, for several years Maryland's poet laureate, has crowned several decades of her subtle, courageous writing with this compendium of beautiful poems. Pastan never shrinks from the deepest feelings, from her own shadows and demons, instead converts them into beauty and invites her readers to know her deeply. Her sense of meter, line breaks, word music are a model for young poets, and her subject matter, the corners of the heart, an inspiration and comfort to those of us who live with razor sharp sensitivity. She is a beacon still shining through the fog in an age where violence, bravado, and novelty dull the senses and lead us to shrink from ourselves. With her poetry, we return home to the delicate nuances of living, dreaming, loving, andmost of all, telling the truth.
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Summary: Pastan
Review: Whether mapping out her life in the voice of Eve or contemplating maternity, aging, and the writing life, Pastan rarely slips out of form. Her careful and lucid attention to detail makes this book a valuable addition to any poetry library. Highly recommended.
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