Nine Horses: Poems
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In Nine Horses, Billy Collins, America’s Poet Laureate for 2001–2003, continues his delicate negotiation between the clear and the mysterious, the comic and the elegiac. The poems in this collection reach dazzling heights while being firmly grounded in the everyday. Traveling by train, lying on a beach, and listening to jazz on the radio are the seemingly ordinary activities whose hidden textures are revealed by Collins’s poetic eye. With clarity, precision, and enviable wit, Collins transforms those moments we too often take for granted into brilliant feats of creative imagination. Nine Horses is a poetry collection to savor and to share. Review: Intelligent and Accessible Poetry - You no longer have to avoid poetry with Billy Collins as the poet. His poetry is readable and enjoyable on the surface as well as intelligent and full of meaning for thought provoking conversations. Read this book for delight and joy in the world around you and perhaps for giving you the motivation to write your own poems. Review: At first you laugh and then you go, "hmmm." - Well, my goodness, what is there not to like about this book of poems? They make you think. They make you laugh. They make you want to send Billy Collins a fan letter, or at least a nice bottle of wine.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 146 Reviews |
D**E
Intelligent and Accessible Poetry
You no longer have to avoid poetry with Billy Collins as the poet. His poetry is readable and enjoyable on the surface as well as intelligent and full of meaning for thought provoking conversations. Read this book for delight and joy in the world around you and perhaps for giving you the motivation to write your own poems.
J**R
At first you laugh and then you go, "hmmm."
Well, my goodness, what is there not to like about this book of poems? They make you think. They make you laugh. They make you want to send Billy Collins a fan letter, or at least a nice bottle of wine.
K**U
Billy Collins is so accessible
I have very much enjoyed reading Billy Collins is poetry ever since discovering his poem, “You, reader.“ This was the only book of his I could find in my local library at the time. I enjoyed it so much that I got tired of checking it out from the library and finally just purchased a copy. The pole my reference above actually appears in his collection “the trouble with poetry and other poems.”
E**E
Go hardbacks!
The book arrived pretty quickly in perfect condition. It gives me great pleasure to read it. It's a hardback and reminds me of the particular pleasures to be had from reading books that are beautifully bound and will be fun to hold and to keep for rereading many times.
C**K
it's the little things
Sometimes somber, sometimes comical, sometimes heart-tugging, this disparate and eclectic collection of poetry is meant for pure enjoyment. The poems are accessible and quick to read. Sometimes snarky, most times playful and self-conscious, these poems serve as reminders of the little things in life. Also, some poems, that I enjoy the most, are art commenting on all artistic forms and drawing out the pleasure of devoted appreciation.
L**K
Arrived in very good condition. Thank you.
The book arrived on time in excellent condition. Thank you.
T**S
Makes you think!
As usual Billy Collins writings are creative, clear and they often hook some memory or bring up a new idea I had never thought of. Kudos to Collins.
W**S
Highly recommended
Billy Collins writes about everyday life and travels in a beautiful way. I highly recommend all of his work.
A**K
Poésie moderne et originale
Suis fan de Billy Collins Poésie originale.
T**N
great poetry by the master.
I had been thinking for a while to get this book. It was so easy for me to order it through amazon and have it sent to me as I live abroad. I got the book for an excellent price and it was delivered to my address in no time at all. jean michaelides Nine Horses
A**E
Nine Horses - Billy Collins
A wonderful collection of poems. Collins speaks from the heart in a simple but rich language full of surprising images. A joy!
A**Y
Five Stars
Great book, slows you down when you read it and makes you appreciate smaller things in life
J**E
Five Stars
the brilliant Mr Collins doesn't put a foot (or poem) wrong, as usual.
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