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CANDOR : Language did not seem all that important, writes the Romanian-born Andrei Codrescu in the introduction to his Alien Candor: Selected Poems 1970-1995. "The main thing was being a poet." Codrescu, who cheerfully admits that he was just learning English when he wrote the first poems in the selection (it took him until 1973 to capitalize his I's), has never let linguistic niceties limit self-expression. Fans of Codrescu's NPR commentaries will likely enjoy this retrospective in verse. |
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of our most prodigiously talented and magical writers." - Bruce Shlain, New York Times Book Review "His command of language is superb, his writing beautifully original, and his insights piercing." - Frances Taliafero, Harper's Magazine "The writing is a celebration, a festive song of gratitude." - Stephen Kessler, San Francisco Review of Books "With humor and grace, wisdom and tenderness, Codrescu transforms the commonplace into the miraculous. His work is cause for celebration." - Kay Boyle |
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