Sad Little Breathing Machine: Poems by Matthea Harvey (English) Paperback Book
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Sad Little Breathing Machine: Poems by Matthea Harvey (English) Paperback Book. Sad Little Breathing Machine by Matthea Harvey. These are the engines, like poetry, that propel both our comprehension and misunderstanding. I considered running away. I could break my neck or be catapulted into the sky. Sad Little Breathing Machine by Matthea Harvey Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Harvey, whose debut collection was praised by the "New Yorker"as "intensely visual, mournfully comic and syntacticallyinventive," offers her second stunning collection"Units are the engines""I understand best.""One betrayal, two.""Merrily, merrily, merrily."-from "Introduction to the World" In "Sad Little Breathing Machine," Matthea Harvey explores the strange and intricate mechanics of human systems-of the body, of thought, of language itself. These are the engines, like poetry, that propel both our comprehension and misunderstanding. "If you're lucky," Harvey writes, "after a number of / revolutions, you'll / feel something catch.""I pictured myself arriving at an amusement park, only none of the rides are familiar. I considered running away. I could break my neck or be catapulted into the sky. I might never be seen again. It's only poetry, I reminded myself, and climbed on board. I'm tossed and bucked and jabbed and lashed and flipped. I'm having a nearly insane amount of fun, and I don't want it to ever end."—James Tate Publisher Description Harvey, whose debut collection was praised by the New Yorker as "intensely visual, mournfully comic and syntactically inventive," offers her second stunning collectionUnits are the enginesI understand betrayal, two.Merrily, merrily, merrily.-from "Introduction to the World"In Sad Little Breathing Machine, Matthea Harvey explores the strange and intricate mechanics of human systems-of the body, of thought, of language itself. These are the engines, like poetry, that propel both our comprehension and misunderstanding. "If you're lucky," Harvey writes, "after a number of / revolutions, you'll / feel something catch." "I pictured myself arriving at an amusement park, only none of the rides are familiar. I considered running away. I could break my neck or be catapulted into the sky. I might never be seen again. It's only poetry, I reminded myself, and climbed on board. I'm tossed and bucked and jabbed and lashed and flipped. I'm having a nearly insane amount of fun, and I don't want it to ever end." --James Tate Details ISBN 1555973965 ISBN-13 9781555973964 Title Sad Little Breathing Machine Author Matthea Harvey Format Paperback Year 2004 Pages 79 Publisher Graywolf Press GEItemID:137353801; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
