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Book Cover for: Locusts at the Edge of Summer: New and Selected Poems, John Balaban

Locusts at the Edge of Summer: New and Selected Poems

John Balaban

Nominee:National Book Award -Poetry (1997)
A generous collection of poems by one of the most highly praised writers coming out of the Viet Nam War experience.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
  • Publish Date: May 1st, 1997
  • Pages: 150
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - 0002
  • Dimensions: 8.82in - 5.83in - 0.47in - 0.55lb
  • EAN: 9781556591235
  • Categories: • American - General

About the Author

John Balaban is the author of a dozen books of poetry, prose, and Vietnamese translations whose prizes include the Lamont Award, the William Carlos Williams Award, and two National Book Award nominations. His work has been featured on NPR's "Fresh Air," New York Times, and Utne Reader. He teaches at North Carolina State University.

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