The Splinter Factory

Name: The Splinter Factory
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SKU: 9780916397791
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By Jeffrey McDaniel

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Summary

The Splinter Factory by Jeffrey McDaniel offers a profound and original collection of poems that traverse insomnia, family tragedy, and the complexities of love and lust. With a voice both funny and twisted yet literary, McDaniel's work captures moments of human experience that resonate unexpectedly, turning everyday situations into unforgettable reflections.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for readers who appreciate deeply original poetry that blends humour with emotional depth, and those interested in contemporary arts and culture.

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Whether Jeffrey McDaniel's denouncing insomnia, exploring family or love this writing is original and provocative.

Description

Whether denouncing insomnia, exploring family tragedy, or celebrating love and lust, his writing is so profoundly original, so funny, twisted, and simultaneously literary, you won't know whether to laugh or cry, but you'll definitely keep reading.

These poems resonate at unexpected moments: on a street corner, waiting on hold with the telephone company, opening the mail. Once you read them, Jeffrey McDaniel's lines are inescapable.

The Splinter Factory captivates the reader with its depth and insight, making it a must-read for those who appreciate inventive and touching poetry.

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Thomas Lux praises McDaniel's ‘stunning metaphorical abilities’ and describes his poetry as delivered through a ‘singing, crazy, gorgeous and relentless heart,’ hailing him as one of the best young poets on the planet.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780916397791

Publisher: Manic D Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 September 2002

Country: United States

Imprint: Manic D Press,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 141.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 117g

Pages: 96

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Arts & Culture Jeffrey McDaniel Non-Fiction Poetry

About the Author

Jeffrey McDaniel is the author of Alibi School and The Forgiveness Parade (also available from Turnaround). He teaches at Sarah Lawrence College, and his poems have been widely anthologised, appearing in Best American Poetry, American Poetry: The Next Generation, and The New Young American Poets, among other publications.

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