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The dollmaker's ghost
Book • 1981
Larry Levis's "The Dollmaker's Ghost" is a collection of poems that delves into themes of memory, family, and the complexities of the human experience.
The poems are characterized by their vivid imagery, emotional depth, and exploration of the past.
Levis's work often grapples with difficult subjects, such as loss, mortality, and the impact of trauma, but he does so with a remarkable sensitivity and honesty.
The collection showcases Levis's mastery of language and his ability to create poems that are both intensely personal and universally relatable.
"The Dollmaker's Ghost" is considered a significant work in American poetry, showcasing Levis's unique voice and his profound understanding of the human condition.
The poems are characterized by their vivid imagery, emotional depth, and exploration of the past.
Levis's work often grapples with difficult subjects, such as loss, mortality, and the impact of trauma, but he does so with a remarkable sensitivity and honesty.
The collection showcases Levis's mastery of language and his ability to create poems that are both intensely personal and universally relatable.
"The Dollmaker's Ghost" is considered a significant work in American poetry, showcasing Levis's unique voice and his profound understanding of the human condition.
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as a collection of poems, containing poems like "Prayer" and "Homage to Willie Mays".

David St. John

David St. John Reads Larry Levis