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The 1983 Lamont poetry selection of the Academy of American Poets.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Go see a therapist, Feb 5 2004

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Ce commentaire est de: THE DEAD & THE LIVING (Hardcover)

Sharon Olds needs to stop writing poetry and instead she needs to go see a therapist; at least the therapist will get paid to hear her whine.

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1.0 out of 5 stars This book made me feel dirty, Jan 8 2004

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Ce commentaire est de: The Dead and the Living (Paperback)

Due to Sharon Olds' ambiguous subjects, it is difficult to know if she is talking about a child or a lover. I was assigned this book in college, and my classmates and I jokingly referred to it as "kiddie porn." Half of the class thought she was sensually admiring her lover's genitals, while the other half insisted she was lovingly watching her children grow. I am not sure if she intentionally created a vague subject, but I felt dirty after reading this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional Depth and Maturity, Sep 4 2002

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Ce commentaire est de: The Dead and the Living (Paperback)

The Dead and the Living displays great emotional depth and maturity as Olds explores the world of familial relationships. The structure of the collection provides a fluidity of progression from poem to poem, subject to subject. One reads through Olds' poetry as though compelled to turn each page. But be sure you pause to reflect on these poems and their stunning use of language. Olds knows how to turn a phrase for just the right effect. She takes great pains to set down only the most perfect word. There are no throwaway lines here. Her poems are tight and powerful. This is a wonderful collection to introduce you to a fine and important contemporary poet.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Moved me
Every poem resonated with me. I have never been a big reader of poetry, but this is different. Moving.

Published on Sep 30 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Words were never this deep until now...
I like to think myself a poet. When I pick up a pen I am feeling out my life through the tiny cuts and scars of my hands. Lisez davantage

Published on Mar 13 1999 by inkwell12@aol.com or megan eli...