The Persistence of Objects

by Richard A. García

In The Persistence of Objects Richard Garcia gives us a poetry rich in the improvisational surrealist tradition while still deeply rooted in the humanist tradition—this is sur-realism with heart. A master of radically inventive humor, Garcia also pays attention to structure and form. A core of love poems threads through the book, often in the form of Spanish-style sonnets. Garcia’s poems are rife with surprises and fables that disclose the heart of our humanity with comic irony and tragic poignancy.

Genres: Poetry

112 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[Gerry LaFemina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Strong mix of free verse, fixed forms and prose poems--filled with humorous, sometimes surreal, sometimes realist poems. The book's range is broad; the poet's skill impressive. A real joy to read.