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“Singer of stories, lyric raconteur, Sydney Lea has evolved—through a long, rich career—into one of America’s most harrowing and honest poets. Ghost Pain is his most eloquent and wrenching book.”—T.R. Hummer
“Ghost Pain is a remarkable book, which takes his work to a new level.”—Stephen Dunn
The eighth poetry collection by the founder of New England Review explores addiction, alcoholism, violence and the uses and inadequacies of art.
Price: $20.95
Pages: 96
Publisher: Sarabande Books
Imprint: Sarabande Books
Publication Date:
01 April 2008
Trim Size: 9.20 X 6.60 in
ISBN: 9781932511130
Format: Hardcover
Lea, founder of New England Review, has published a novel, two collections of nonfiction, and eight poetry collections. Pursuit of a Wound was a Pulitzer finalist in poetry, and To the Bone was co-winner of the Poets' Prize. Lea has taught at Yale, Wesleyan, Vermont College, Eotvos Lorand University (Budapest), and Franklin College (Switzerland). He currently teaches at Dartmouth College.