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Selected Poems, 1969-1981

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Shelton assembles the best of his previous work together with a selection of new poems.

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

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August 6, 2024
There's a gritty melancholy to this collection that I just can't get over. Also, I'm a sucker for a combination of nature poetry and surrealism.
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December 31, 2013
Richard Shelton swiftly became a favorite poet and writer this year. That man has tied himself to the land in a way that is palpable in his verse.
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