| As If It Were: Poems Contributor(s): Chappell, Fred (Author) |
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ISBN: 0807169609 ISBN-13: 9780807169605 Publisher: LSU Press OUR PRICE: $23.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | American - General |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| LCCN: 2018034714 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 9.4" W x 8.8" (0.80 lbs) 248 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Inspired by ancient, modern, and contemporary writings, Fred Chappell's sprightly new collection of verse, As If It Were, presents tales, anecdotes, pointed stories, and aphorisms to spark the conscience of readers young and old. Playful and even zany, the humor in these poems pulls readers into a world filled with noble lions, crafty foxes, predacious wolves, longsuffering asses, and fashionable peacocks. Chappell illustrates how the fable offers a timeless form of wisdom, surprising us with revelations that challenge what we think we already know, along with fresh observations of daily experiences. With its informal, even nonchalant tone of address and lush, polished language, As If It Were endows homespun materials with alchemical insights. |