Rusty String Quartet
My poems work best on the page,I believe, and taken as a whole. If you lift them at random from the book--out of context--so to speak--you will get a much different feeling than if you read it like a novel. But my control over such things ended long ago. Just a tip for maximum enjoyment.
Hard book to find and I'm always irritated by the inability to do 4.5 stars. The poetry of Butcher does what more of our poetry should do, illuminate real life in clear language. It is unfortunate that "poetry" is what this genre has come to be called. This isn't fiction, non-fiction or even memoir, but present sense impressions of a real, human experience. And this is what we need -- more humanity with all of its exquisite pain and pleasure.
HungryMen disappoint me, she said,casually tossingthe dried up huskof one behind herit was over her left shoulder,i believe.- Raegan Butcher
a continuation of Butcher's masterful poetry. this time its post-jail. just as entertaining & provocative as the first.people who have been to jail have the special gift of what i call "real talk."hot shit. pick it up.
Understated With HeartMy daughter introduced me to Raegan Butcher's poetry a few months ago. I think poetry is even more subjective than fiction, if that's possible. I need to be up front when I say that Butcher and I have correspondedwe have a mutual admiration for each other's work. That said, I can only give my personal thoughts on his poetry based on my particular penchants and tastes.Here are my thoughts on his poetry collection, Rusty String Quartet. First, the titles. Don't skip the
I wrote this book. Some of it I wrote while I was in prison. Some of it I wrote while I was "free". To tell the truth, it is getting harder to tell the difference between the two anymore. Birth, school, work, death.The only thing that changes is the scenery.My poems work best on the page,I believe, and taken as a whole. If you lift them at random from the book--out of context--so to speak--you will get a much different feeling than if you read it like a novel. But my control over such things
Raegan Butcher
Paperback | Pages: 335 pages Rating: 4.24 | 70 Users | 17 Reviews
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Title | : | Rusty String Quartet |
Author | : | Raegan Butcher |
Book Format | : | Paperback |
Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 335 pages |
Published | : | August 1st 2005 by Crimethinc (first published June 15th 2005) |
Categories | : | Poetry |
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I wrote this book. Some of it I wrote while I was in prison. Some of it I wrote while I was "free". To tell the truth, it is getting harder to tell the difference between the two anymore. Birth, school, work, death.The only thing that changes is the scenery.My poems work best on the page,I believe, and taken as a whole. If you lift them at random from the book--out of context--so to speak--you will get a much different feeling than if you read it like a novel. But my control over such things ended long ago. Just a tip for maximum enjoyment.
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Original Title: | Rusty String Quartet |
ISBN: | 0970910150 (ISBN13: 9780970910158) |
Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.24 From 70 Users | 17 ReviewsAppraise Containing Books Rusty String Quartet
this is a great book and i recommend it to everyoneHard book to find and I'm always irritated by the inability to do 4.5 stars. The poetry of Butcher does what more of our poetry should do, illuminate real life in clear language. It is unfortunate that "poetry" is what this genre has come to be called. This isn't fiction, non-fiction or even memoir, but present sense impressions of a real, human experience. And this is what we need -- more humanity with all of its exquisite pain and pleasure.
HungryMen disappoint me, she said,casually tossingthe dried up huskof one behind herit was over her left shoulder,i believe.- Raegan Butcher
a continuation of Butcher's masterful poetry. this time its post-jail. just as entertaining & provocative as the first.people who have been to jail have the special gift of what i call "real talk."hot shit. pick it up.
Understated With HeartMy daughter introduced me to Raegan Butcher's poetry a few months ago. I think poetry is even more subjective than fiction, if that's possible. I need to be up front when I say that Butcher and I have correspondedwe have a mutual admiration for each other's work. That said, I can only give my personal thoughts on his poetry based on my particular penchants and tastes.Here are my thoughts on his poetry collection, Rusty String Quartet. First, the titles. Don't skip the
I wrote this book. Some of it I wrote while I was in prison. Some of it I wrote while I was "free". To tell the truth, it is getting harder to tell the difference between the two anymore. Birth, school, work, death.The only thing that changes is the scenery.My poems work best on the page,I believe, and taken as a whole. If you lift them at random from the book--out of context--so to speak--you will get a much different feeling than if you read it like a novel. But my control over such things
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