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Staying Alive: Real Poems for Unreal Times

by Neil Astley
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Vivid poems dissecting life's stark, raw essence.

If you find solace or understanding in verse, "Staying Alive" might just resonate with you profoundly. It's not just a book—it's a companion for those moments when reality feels too intense or surreal. This collection connects readers with a multitude of voices that capture the human experience in a way that both challenges and comforts. Whether you're well-versed in poetry or just dipping your toes in, this anthology offers a powerful reflection on what it means to be alive.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Staying Alive: Real Poems for Unreal Times

by Neil Astley
$10.71 Now $6.90 Save 36% more
ISBN: 9781401359263
Authors: Neil Astley
Publisher: Miramax
Date of Publication: 2003-04-02
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Personal Development
Related Topics: Personal Development, Inspirational, Essays, Nonfiction Poetry
Goodreads rating: 4.36
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Assembling a diverse mix of contemporary poets - Mary Oliver, W.H. Auden, Maya Angelou, Billy Collins, Louise Gluck, Gwendolyn MacEwen, Rita Dove, and hundreds more - Staying Alive is a unique anthology that illuminates the vital force of our humanity, the passion of our aspirations, the power of our spirituality. From the enigma of death to the sweetness of friendship, these poems speak to life's mysteries and consolations and help us navigate the most trying times in recent memory. Staying Alive is already an astonishing best-seller in the United Kingdom, where it has gained a wide-ranging audience. This new edition, specially revised for its American readership, reconnects aficionados and newcomers alike to the force of poetry, helping us stay alive to the world and stay true to ourselves.
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Vivid poems dissecting life's stark, raw essence.

If you find solace or understanding in verse, "Staying Alive" might just resonate with you profoundly. It's not just a book—it's a companion for those moments when reality feels too intense or surreal. This collection connects readers with a multitude of voices that capture the human experience in a way that both challenges and comforts. Whether you're well-versed in poetry or just dipping your toes in, this anthology offers a powerful reflection on what it means to be alive.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.