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It Was Today: New Poems

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In praise of his poetry, The New York Times calls Andrei Codrescu "one of our most prodigiously talented and magical writers." Part genius, part tongue-in-cheek provocateur, Codrescu is an audacious and passionate poet. The heart of this first new collection in nearly a decade is a beautiful conceit containing the "recently discovered" correspondence between a warrior and a courtesan in fourteenth-century China. These tender, timeless verses contrast nicely with tough, funny -poems about modern life and millennial malaise.

Andrei Codrescu is a celebrated poet, novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and commentator on National Public -Radio. A World Heavyweight Champion Poet, his many awards include the Literature Prize of the Romanian Cultural Foundation and the Peabody Award for his film Road Scholar. Born in Romania, Andrei Codrescu lives in New Orleans.

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Andrei Codrescu's new work is the perfect tonic for America's political, literary, and cultural hangovers.

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Poetry. In praise of his poetry, The New York Times calls Andrei Codrescu "one of our most prodigiously talented and magical writers." Part genius, part tongue-in-cheek provocateur, Codrescu is an audacious and passionate poet. The heart of this first new collection in nearly a decade is a beautiful conceit containing the "recently discovered" correspondence betweeen a warrior and a courtesan in fourteenth-century China. These tender, timeless verses contrast nicely with tough, funny poems about modern life and millennial malaise. Andrei Codrescu's new work is the perfect tonic for America's political, literary, and cultural hangovers.
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About the Author

Andrei Codrescu is a celebrated poet, novelist, essayist, screenwriter, and commentator on National Public Radio. A World Heavyweight Champion Poet, his many awards include the Peabody Award for his film Road Scholar,the Big Table Poetry Award, the ACLU Freedom of Speech Award, and the Literature Prize of the Romanian Cultural Foundation. Born in Romania, Codrescu is currently a MacCurdy Distinguished Professor of English at Louisiana State University and lives in New Orleans.
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ISBN:
9781566891462
Author:
Codrescu, Andrei
Publisher:
Coffee House Press
Author:
Codrescu, Andrei
Subject:
American - General
Subject:
General Poetry
Subject:
Poetry-A to Z
Subject:
Single Author / American
Copyright:
2003
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Publication Date:
September 2003
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
10 x 7 x 0.4 in 11.5 oz
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"Synopsis" by , Poetry. In praise of his poetry, The New York Times calls Andrei Codrescu "one of our most prodigiously talented and magical writers." Part genius, part tongue-in-cheek provocateur, Codrescu is an audacious and passionate poet. The heart of this first new collection in nearly a decade is a beautiful conceit containing the "recently discovered" correspondence betweeen a warrior and a courtesan in fourteenth-century China. These tender, timeless verses contrast nicely with tough, funny poems about modern life and millennial malaise. Andrei Codrescu's new work is the perfect tonic for America's political, literary, and cultural hangovers.
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