These are My Rivers: New & Selected Poems 1955-1993
Discover the profound artistry of Lawrence Ferlinghetti in These are My Rivers: New & Selected Poems 1955-1993. This captivating collection, published in 1995, showcases four decades of Ferlinghetti's poetry, featuring over fifty pages of new work that highlight his evolution as a poet. With 320 pages of rich, evocative verse, Ferlinghetti's unique everyman's voice resonates with readers, offering an irresistible blend of immediacy and spontaneity. As described by Booklist, he is "one of our ageless radicals and true bards," whose deepening tone and masterful command of language position him as a maestro in the world of poetry. His work challenges the status quo, inviting readers to explore a landscape filled with erudition and an imaginative spirit that seeks to subvert "the dominant paradigm." Immerse yourself in the transformative power of Ferlinghetti's words and experience the essence of American poetry like never before.