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Rachel Epstein

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Description:Rachel Epstein artfully constructs a sensitive portrait of poet,John Haines, in the evenfall of his life, through a series of lettersexchanged with the author. Revealed in this correspondence is aman with a giant intellect, a deep curiosity, and a true interestin the present-day world. His reputation as curmudgeon is notevident as he writes to Epstein about cats, sends her cards (mostlycats, mostly humorous), and comments on life while exhibiting adry wit and wry sense of humor. He recommends films and booksrelated to interests she has expressed. In this, he proves himselfto be a generous and attentive friend. In addition to the letters,Epstein includes a broad selection of poetry that reflects the rangeand content of Haines’ work. I was particularly glad to see sheincluded “Rain Country,” a poem I have reread over the decades.I still find myself drawn into that country anew, as if readingthe poem for the first time, the poet not old, not yet. Ultimately,Epstein’s purpose in writing this book is best expressed by Myhope is that John Haines will not fade from collective memory butwill continue to influence, inspire, and nurture creative expressionwithin and beyond Alaska. Her fine work represents a greatcontribution to that effort.—Gretchen Diemer, poet and author of BetweenFire and Water, Ice and SkyWhat a fine tribute this collection is. That Rachel Epsteincorresponded so frequently with John in his last years is bothtouching and laudable. He clearly appreciated the long-distancefriendship. I was saddened by the elder poet’s references toloneliness and failing health while simultaneously uplifted by hisendlessly inquisitive mind, sense of humor, and ongoing interest inliterature and the arts. Re-reading the poems and essays includedhere, I was moved again by the wistful and sometimes dark toneand the seeming simplicity of language. John Haines will beremembered as one of Alaska’s greatest thinkers and writers.—Anne Coray, poet and author of Bone StringsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with May the Owl Call Again: A Return to Poet John Meade Haines, 1924-2011. To get started finding May the Owl Call Again: A Return to Poet John Meade Haines, 1924-2011, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Rachel Epstein artfully constructs a sensitive portrait of poet,John Haines, in the evenfall of his life, through a series of lettersexchanged with the author. Revealed in this correspondence is aman with a giant intellect, a deep curiosity, and a true interestin the present-day world. His reputation as curmudgeon is notevident as he writes to Epstein about cats, sends her cards (mostlycats, mostly humorous), and comments on life while exhibiting adry wit and wry sense of humor. He recommends films and booksrelated to interests she has expressed. In this, he proves himselfto be a generous and attentive friend. In addition to the letters,Epstein includes a broad selection of poetry that reflects the rangeand content of Haines’ work. I was particularly glad to see sheincluded “Rain Country,” a poem I have reread over the decades.I still find myself drawn into that country anew, as if readingthe poem for the first time, the poet not old, not yet. Ultimately,Epstein’s purpose in writing this book is best expressed by Myhope is that John Haines will not fade from collective memory butwill continue to influence, inspire, and nurture creative expressionwithin and beyond Alaska. Her fine work represents a greatcontribution to that effort.—Gretchen Diemer, poet and author of BetweenFire and Water, Ice and SkyWhat a fine tribute this collection is. That Rachel Epsteincorresponded so frequently with John in his last years is bothtouching and laudable. He clearly appreciated the long-distancefriendship. I was saddened by the elder poet’s references toloneliness and failing health while simultaneously uplifted by hisendlessly inquisitive mind, sense of humor, and ongoing interest inliterature and the arts. Re-reading the poems and essays includedhere, I was moved again by the wistful and sometimes dark toneand the seeming simplicity of language. John Haines will beremembered as one of Alaska’s greatest thinkers and writers.—Anne Coray, poet and author of Bone StringsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with May the Owl Call Again: A Return to Poet John Meade Haines, 1924-2011. To get started finding May the Owl Call Again: A Return to Poet John Meade Haines, 1924-2011, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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