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Year In, You're Out: 1930 Limited Edition Signed 1st Edition #50 of 250 Copies
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026094020
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Year In, You're Out is a sophisticated collection of verse that showcases Samuel Hoffenstein's mastery of light poetry and acerbic wit. This volume captures the rhythmic skepticism and humorous melancholy that defined the poet's voice during the early twentieth century. Hoffenstein navigates themes of love, daily existence, and the absurdities of the human condition with a blend of technical precision and satirical bite.
The collection is divided into various sections that range from playful parodies to poignant observations on time and mortality. Each poem reflects a unique combination of cynicism and lyrical beauty, making it a cornerstone of American humorous literature. Readers will find themselves entertained by the clever wordplay and the sharp-tongued critiques of societal norms that remain surprisingly resonant today.
As a significant contribution to the genre of light verse, Year In, You're Out illustrates the bridge between classical poetic forms and the modern, urban sensibility. It remains an essential read for those who appreciate poetry that is both intellectually stimulating and delightfully irreverent.
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