Heather Mchugh Bücher

Words and forms challenge each other in a collection of new poems and selections from the author's five previous books.

Whether sorrowful or sassy, the poems in this new collection bear McHugh's signature: a lively love for the very language she bewares. schovat popis

Exploring profound themes of love and death, the poems in this collection delve into the complexities of human experience. McHugh emphasizes how significant questions hinge on the minutiae of life, revealing the inescapable nature of human blindness. Through a brooding and visionary lens, the work invites readers to reflect on the interplay between the grand and the subtle, offering a deep meditation on existence.

The twentieth edition of The Best American poetry series celebrates the rich and fertile landscape of American poetry. Renowned poet Heather McHugh loves words and the unexpected places they take you; her own poetry elevates wordplay to a species of metaphysical wit. For this year's anthology McHugh has culled a spectacular group of poems reflecting her passion for language, her acumen, and her vivacious humor. From the thousands of poems published or posted in one year, McHugh has chosen seventy-five that fully engage the reader while illustrating the formal and tonal diversity of American poetry. With new work by established poets such as Louise Glück, Robert Hass, and Richard Wilbur, The Best American Poetry 2007 also features such younger talents as Ben Lerner, Meghan O'Rourke, Brian Turner, and Matthea Harvey. Graced with McHugh's fascinating introduction, the anthology includes the ever-popular notes and comments section in which the contributors write about their work. Series editor David Lehman's engaging foreword limns the necessity of poetry. The Best American Poetry 2007 is an exciting addition to a series committed to covering the American poetry scene and delivering great poems to a broad audience.

Exploring the complex theme of empathy, McHugh delves into how individuals connect with and respond to the suffering of others. The narrative examines the emotional and moral dilemmas faced by characters as they navigate their feelings and actions towards those in distress. Through this lens, the book challenges readers to reflect on their own capacity for empathy and the impact it has on relationships and society.