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Listening to Silence
Paperback
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025804293
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Listening to Silence is an evocative collection of lyric poetry that marks the early literary output of Jesse L. Lasky, Jr. Composed during the fertile artistic period of the late 1920s, this work serves as an exploration of the quiet, introspective moments that define the human experience. Through a series of carefully crafted verses, the author delves into themes of natural beauty, the passage of time, and the emotional resonance of solitude.
The poems within this volume are characterized by their sensitive imagery and a rhythmic grace that captures the subtleties of the spirit. As a contribution to American verse, Listening to Silence reflects the transition between traditional poetic forms and the burgeoning modern sensibilities of the era. Lasky's writing demonstrates a keen eye for detail and an ability to translate complex internal states into accessible, moving language. This collection is an essential read for those interested in the development of twentieth-century poetry and for readers who appreciate the power of verse to articulate the unspoken nuances of life. It remains a testament to the author's early mastery of tone and his profound connection to the rhythmic pulses of the natural world.
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