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Equipment for Living: On Poetry and Pop Music
By Robbins, Michael
- ISBN
- 9781476747095 9781476747118
- Publisher
- S. & S.
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Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2017 | Arts and Humanities
In his first book of essays, Robbins (English, Montclair State Univ.; The Second Sex) displays a catholic taste in poetry, music, and film. In his serious yet playful and sentimental world, John Milton, Wallace Stevens, and Elizabeth Bishop keep company with Van Halen, Billy Collins, and Jason Isbell. The best pieces, including "Rhyme Is a Drug," "Kill Rock Stars' Memoirs," and "Frederick Seidel's Bad Taste" succeed becau...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
