{"title":"Major Jackson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of Major Jackson's works, where poetry unfurls with the elegance of a well-crafted journey. Major Jackson is a celebrated contemporary poet known for his evocative exploration of urban life, identity, and the intricacies of human connections. His profound and rhythmic storytelling invites readers to traverse a landscape rich with culture and enlightenment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, discover \"Razzle Dazzle, Razzle Dazzle,\" a mesmerising book that transports you through an adventurous blend of \u003cem\u003eTravel \u0026amp; Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e. In these pages, Jackson artfully captures the essence of places and people, painting vivid portraits with his words that beckon the curious traveller within us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in this selection serves as both an introspective guide and a catalyst for thoughtful exploration, encouraging readers to delve deeper into the nuances of life's journeys. Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or embarking on your poetic adventure, Major Jackson's works promise an enriching and inspiring experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"razzle-dazzle-by-major-jackson-9781324105138","title":"Razzle Dazzle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preeminent voice in contemporary literature, Major Jackson offers steady miracles of vision and celebrations of language in rapturous, sophisticated poems. \u003cem\u003eRazzle Dazzle\u003c\/em\u003e traces the evolution of Jackson's transformative imagination and fierce music through five acclaimed volumes: his Cave Canem Poetry Prize–winning debut, \u003cem\u003eLeaving Saturn\u003c\/em\u003e (2002), which captures the spirit of resilience in the Philadelphia neighbourhoods of the poet's youth; \u003cem\u003eHoops\u003c\/em\u003e (2006), which finds transcendence in the solemn marvels of ordinary lives; \u003cem\u003eHolding Company\u003c\/em\u003e (2010), which shifts away from narrative to explore the seductive force of art, literature, and music; \u003cem\u003eRoll Deep\u003c\/em\u003e (2015), which addresses human intimacy, war, and the spirit of aesthetic travel; and his vulnerable, philosophical latest, \u003cem\u003eThe Absurd Man\u003c\/em\u003e (2020). 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Equally attuned to sensuous connection, metaphysical inquiries, the natural world, and ever-changing urban landscapes, Jackson possesses a sensibility at once global and personal, driven by an enduring conviction in the possibilities of art and language to mark our lives with meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether addressing racial conflict and the ongoing struggle for human dignity in America, bearing witness to the plight of refugees, or grieving the contradictory nature of humankind, these dexterous poems proclaim the remarkable power of renewal, justice, and accountability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072356565228,"sku":"9781324105138","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11735773482659.jpg?v=1765096898"},{"product_id":"razzle-dazzle-by-major-jackson-9781324064909","title":"Razzle Dazzle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preeminent voice in contemporary literature, Major Jackson offers steady miracles of vision and celebrations of language in rapturous, sophisticated poems. \u003cem\u003eRazzle Dazzle\u003c\/em\u003e traces the evolution of Jackson's transformative imagination and fierce music through five acclaimed volumes: his Cave Canem Poetry Prize–winning debut, \u003cem\u003eLeaving Saturn\u003c\/em\u003e (2002), which captures the spirit of resilience in the Philadelphia neighbourhoods of the poet's youth; \u003cem\u003eHoops\u003c\/em\u003e (2006), which finds transcendence in the solemn marvels of ordinary lives; \u003cem\u003eHolding Company\u003c\/em\u003e (2010), which shifts away from narrative to explore the seductive force of art, literature, and music; \u003cem\u003eRoll Deep\u003c\/em\u003e (2015), which addresses human intimacy, war, and the spirit of aesthetic travel; and his vulnerable, philosophical latest, \u003cem\u003eThe Absurd Man\u003c\/em\u003e (2020).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume opens with over three dozen new poems that erupt into full-throated song in the face of indignity and invite us into a passionate experience of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaken together, these two decades of writing offer a sustained portrait of a poet \u003cem\u003ebound up in the ecstatic\u003c\/em\u003e, whose buoyant lyricism confronts the social and political forces that would demean humanity. 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