Description: Twenty Four Love Songs Edward Dorn Poetry Intimate Free Verse Romantic 1st Ed. 9.75 x 6 inches. 28 pages (unnumbered). Wear on edges, corners, covers, spine - see images. Edward Dorn (1929–1999) was an American poet best known for his epic work Gunslinger, a surreal and satirical critique of American culture. A student of Charles Olson at Black Mountain College, Dorn developed a distinct voice that fused Western Americana with avant-garde experimentation. His deep connection to the American West, despite not being a native, colored much of his poetry, often focusing on the working-class experience. In contrast to his political works, Dorn’s 24 Love Songs (1969) revealed a more personal, tender side. Written in free verse, the collection explores themes of love and longing, showcasing his versatility as a poet. An unusual fact about Dorn is that he once worked as a surveyor, which influenced his views on land and geography, themes often reflected in his broader body of work. Despite rejecting mainstream academia, Dorn’s independent spirit left a lasting mark on both his students and the American poetic landscape. 24 Love Songs, 1969 poetry, avant-garde, romantic themes, American writer, free verse style, Black Mountain poets, counterculture, intimate reflections, first edition rarity, love poetry, experimental structure, Beat influence, lyrical expression, personal exploration, rare literary work, 1960s literature, poetic innovation, Western Americana, Dorn’s collection, nonconformist poet. International buyers (outside United States) may experience- delays from customs inspection.- import duties and taxes which buyers must pay.- brokerage fees payable at the point of delivery. ------- Combined Shipping Available I will combine similar items into as few packages as possible taking into consideration the class of shipping requested & suggest similar alternate shipping services if it is a lower cost. Do not purchase your cart items right away, instead ask me to create an invoice (s) for all your items.
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Book Title: Twenty-four Love Songs
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Frontier Press
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
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Edition: First Edition
Vintage: Yes
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Publication Year: 1969
Type: poetry
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Era: 1960s
Personalized: No
Author: Edward Dorn
Genre: romantic poetry, avant-garde poetry, free verse, experimental poetry, beat generation influence, postmodern poetry, american poetry
Topic: love & longing, intamacy & relationships, personal reflection, romantic expression, emotional vulnerability, poetic form & innovation, human connection, 1960's counterculture
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
