INSEMINATING THE ELEPHANT. by Perillo, Lucia (1958-2016)

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INSEMINATING THE ELEPHANT.

Edition: First printing.

Port Townsend, WA: Copper Canyon Press, (2009) dj. The sixth collection of poetry by this award-winning and highly praised writer. Lorrie Moore commented that she found [her work] breathtaking and bold in its range of reference and feeling.. . full of energy yet with an eye for the holy and serene." while Billy Collins stated "it is a delight to wander with her into strange imaginative territories." A recipient of the McArthur Award, many of her poems touched, in a clear-eyed way, living with living with multiple sclerosis - or as she refers to the body in the first poem in this book - "the meat cage." Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. A Lannan Literary Selection. An attractively produced book, slightly oversized. 90 pp. ISBN: 978-1556592911.

Condition: Fine in red cloth in a very near fine dust jacket (a short closed tear on upper edge of front cover)

Book ID: 87104
Keywords: Poetry
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