Synopses & Reviews
At the center of
Mayakovsky's Revolver is the suicide of Matthew Dickman's older brother. "Known for poems of universality of feeling, expressive lyricism of reflection, and heartrending allure" (
Major Jackson), Dickman is a powerful poet whose new collection explores how to persevere in the wake of grief.
from Mayakovsky's Revolver
I keep thinking about the way
blackberries will make the mouth
of an eight year old look like he's a ghost
that's been shot in the face. In the dark I can see
my older brother walking through the tall brush
of his brain. I can see him standing
in the lobby of the hotel,
alone, crying along with the ice machine.
Review
"While references to punk rock, digital culture, and club drugs help Mayakovsky's Revolver resemble the America that twentysomethings grew up in, Dickman's collection also humanizes these cultural touchstones....By locating humanity within this progressive cultural moment, Dickman's work stands in contrast to current trends among young poets." Portland Mercury
Synopsis
From a dazzling, award-winning young poet, a collection that paints life as a celebration in the dark.
Synopsis
from Mayakovsky s Revolver I keep thinking about the wa blackberries will make the mout of an eight year old look like he s a ghos that s been shot in the face. In the dark I can se my older brother walking through the tall brus of his brain. I can see him standin in the lobby of the hotel alone, crying along with the ice machine"
About the Author
Matthew Dickman is the author of All-American Poem, winner of the May Sarton Award from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the coauthor with Michael Dickman of 50 American Plays. He lives in Portland, Oregon.