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ISBN-10: 1931404038
ISBN-13: 9781931404037
Publisher: City Lights Books
Publish Date: 09/01/2003
Dimensions: 7.00" L, 6.38" W, 0.31" H

Published by City Lights

Where River Meets Ocean

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Price: $9.77

Overview

This collection of poetry begins with the poet’s inaugural address as Laureate of San Francisco, a sparkling essay that shows how poetry can please and empower. Strong, introspective and caring, major’s poems capture the challenge and joy of being an artist, as they survey the political and social landscapes of one of America’s favorite cities.

“A visionary of hope, with a heart big enough to embrace every neighborhood, street and alley in this magical and -poetical city. Here is a poet who shoots straight as Cupid’s arrow. Zing! Right to the heart.”–Alejandro Murguía

devorah major is a poet, novelist, and essayist who has published prize-winning works of fiction and poetry. Among her books are Open Weave, Brown Glass Windows, and Street Smarts. She lives in San Francisco and works as an editor and arts administrator.

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Details

ISBN-10: 1931404038
ISBN-13: 9781931404037
Publisher: City Lights Books
Publish Date: 09/01/2003
Dimensions: 7.00" L, 6.38" W, 0.31" H
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