Bye-And-Bye: Selected Late Poems

Bye-and-Bye: Selected Late Poems

Charles Wright, 2012

Overview

This collection gathers selections from Charles Wright's later poetry, including the complete text of "Littlefoot," a profound meditation on mortality. The poems explore enduring themes and imagery characteristic of his mature work: the deep connection between the writer and their subject, the relationship between humans and nature, the complex interplay between description and reality, and the pursuit of a truth that endures beyond change and death. "Bye-and-Bye" offers a compelling introduction to the significant late period of one of America's esteemed poets.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in contemporary American poetry.
• Those who appreciate explorations of nature, mortality, and philosophical themes.
• Fans of Charles Wright's established body of work.

Key features

• Paperback edition.
• Published in 2012.
• 384 pages.
• ISBN: 9780374533175.
• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.