The Night Abraham Called to the Stars

Poems

by Robert Bly

On Sale: 04/02/2002

The Night Abraham Called to the Stars

Poems

by Robert Bly

On Sale: 04/02/2002

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Minnesota Book Award Finalist

About the Book

“The poems of The Night Abraham Called to the Stars mark the ripening of a new current in Bly’s career: Now in his mid-70s, he is writing with tremendous energy and clarity and force, and producing some of the best work of his long career.” — The Nation

A volume of poetry with an emphasis on spirituality from the National Book Award winner.

Drawing on the profound influence that Islamic poetry, such as Rumi's, has had on his work, Robert Bly transmutes the remarkable ghazal form into a stunning series of poems. In this form, the poet can change the landscape in each stanza, ranging from a love poem to wisdom literature to a complaint about the poet's private life.

A cultured form with many references to other poems and poets, ghazal poetry challenges and involves the reader. In this volume, Bly's poetry resonates with deep spirituality while sounding the major themes of modern life. Merging wildness and a beautiful formality, this collection assures the reputation of one of the major poets of our era.

Critical Praise

“The poems of The Night Abraham Called to the Stars mark the ripening of a new current in Bly’s career: Now in his mid-70s, he is writing with tremendous energy and clarity and force, and producing some of the best work of his long career.” — The Nation

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780060934446
  • ISBN 10: 0060934441
  • Imprint: Harper Perennial
  • On Sale: 04/02/2002
  • Pages: 112
  • List Price:19.99 CAD
  • BISAC1 : POETRY / American / General
  • BISAC2 : POETRY / Subjects & Themes / Inspirational & Religious
  • BISAC3 : POETRY / Middle Eastern

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