Lardcake - Brossura

McGimpsey, David

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1550222783 ISBN 13: 9781550222784

Casa editrice: Ecw Pr, 1996

Riassunto

Inspired by the world of popular culture, this collection of original and often humorous poetry includes pleas to the spirit of Elvis Presley, monologues from Elly May Clampett and Darrin Stevens, mock epics about Babe Ruth in the underworld, valedictory speeches to please Oprah, lyrics occasioned by pork products, and confessions from somebody who claims to have gone out with Beverly Hills 90210 star Shannen Doherty. A scholar of contemporary culture and literature, the poet is not satisfied with merely satirizing pop icons but in transforming their apparent realities into distinct celebrations of the powers of art and love. The poems, like the elegy for Alan Hale Jr.?the actor who played the Skipper on Gilligan's Island?will naturally please pop aficionados but will also impress readers of contemporary poetry with their expressive details.

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L'autore

David McGimpsey is a poet, fiction writer, popular culture critic, and the author of "Dogboy." He lives in Montreal, Quebec.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Ecw Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1550222783
• ISBN 13: 9781550222784
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 96