The Hand of The Poet: Poems and Papers in Manuscript

by Rodney Phillips (Editor)

This unique volume celebrates poetry by providing a personal, intimate connection with the act of its creation. This book records the place of poetry in daily life and how, exactly, we turn to it as, in the words of Allen Ginsberg, not 'just pretty or just beautiful, ' but 'basic to human existence.'

Genres: Poetry, Biography, Writing

368 pages, Hardcover

First published March 15, 1997

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Reviews

[Naomi Ayala · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a treat to read about some of the authors included in the New York Public Library's Berg Collection. Wish more women and people of color had been included, though--people like Zitkala-Ša, for example.

[Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

My father gave me this book so many years ago. I have been downsizing and thinking of donating it until I glanced within and see some of my favorite poets.

I just can't let go.

[Susan Katz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provides a wonderful overview of many significant American poets, offering tidbits about them that I've never seen elsewhere and, of course, giving glimpses of manuscripts in process, fascinating to anyone who enjoys insights into the writing life.

[Ron Mohring · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book to return to again and again.

[Tamara Hattis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book!

[Nick Vona · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives you a brief backround on the greatest poets to ever live talking in the english language. It is very inciteful.

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating book, with wonderful photographs of manuscripts.