Old War

by Alan Shapiro

A ninth compilation of poetry by the award-winning author of Tantalus in Love explores the complexities of love and fear, hope and inevitability, of the modern world as it reflects on the nature of love, family, and art in a world torn apart by instability, violence, and deception.

Genres: Poetry

89 pages, Hardcover

First published March 11, 2008

About the author

Alan Shapiro (born 1952) is an American poet and professor of English and Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is the author of nine poetry books, including Tantalus in Love, Song and Dance, and The Dead Alive and Busy.

In addition to poetry, Alan Shapiro has also published two personal memoirs, Vigil and The Last Happy Occasion.
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Reviews

[Timothy Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is my favorite book of 2008, and dare I say, Alan Shapiro has become my favorite poet.

[Luke]

This book was enjoyable. I picked it up meaning to only read a few poems and got sucked in. Some of the highlights: "Egg Rolls," "Brother," "Open-Mike Night in Heaven," "Luck," and "Country-Western Singer."

[Phyllis Katz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvelous!