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The Book Of Jade (1901)

The Book Of Jade (1901)

Barnitz, David Park

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1104420430
ISBN13: 9781104420437
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Book of Jade is a collection of poems written by David Park Barnitz and originally published in 1901. The poems are characterized by their dark and haunting themes, exploring topics such as death, madness, and the supernatural. The title of the book refers to the precious stone jade, which is often associated with mystery and spirituality in Chinese culture. The poems in The Book of Jade are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, free verse, and prose poetry. Many of the poems feature vivid imagery and rich language, with Barnitz using words and phrases that evoke a sense of mystery and otherworldliness. Despite its relatively obscure status, The Book of Jade has been praised by some critics for its unique style and its exploration of taboo subjects. However, others have criticized the book for its sometimes overly dark and nihilistic themes. Overall, The Book of Jade remains an important work in the history of American poetry, and its influence can be seen in the work of later poets such as Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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