Synopsis
In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson contemplates 'decreation' - an activity described by Simone Weil as 'undoing the creature in us' - an undoing of self. But how can we undo self without moving through self, to the very inside of its definition? Where else can we start?
Anne Carson's Decreation starts with form - the undoing of form. Form is various here: opera libretto, screenplay, poem, oratorio, essay, list, montage. The undoing is tender, but tenderness can change everything, or so the author appears to believe.
By turns exhilarating and bewildering, lucid and hermetic, Anne Carson is a maverick with a thrilling range of skills. As Charles Simic says, 'Carson takes risks, subverts literary conventions, and plays havoc with our expectations. She is a wonder: an unconventional, often difficult poet who has a huge following among today's readers of poetry and whose work has been honoured with our most prestigious literary awards.'
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Anne Carson was born in Canada and has been a professor of Classics for over thirty years. Her awards and honours include the T. S. Eliot Prize, a Lannan Award, the Pushcart Prize, the Griffin Prize, on two occasions, fellowships from the Guggenheim and MacArthur Foundations, and the Princess of Asturias Award for Literature 2020.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Decreation
Seller Image
Decreation
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 4232374
Seller Image
Decreation
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 4232374-n
Seller Image
Decreation
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson contemplates 'decreation' - an activity described by Simone Weil as 'undoing the creature in us' - an undoing of self. But how can we undo self without moving through self, to the very inside of its definition? Where else can we start?Anne Carson's Decreation starts with form - the undoing of form. Form is various here: opera libretto, screenplay, poem, oratorio, essay, list, montage. The undoing is tender, but tenderness can change everything, or so the author appears to believe.By turns exhilarating and bewildering, lucid and hermetic, Anne Carson is a maverick with a thrilling range of skills. As Charles Simic says, 'Carson takes risks, subverts literary conventions, and plays havoc with our expectations. She is a wonder: an unconventional, often difficult poet who has a huge following among today's readers of poetry and whose work has been honoured with our most prestigious literary awards.'. Seller Inventory # LU-9780224079266
Buy New
£ 19.69
Free Shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 4 available
Seller Image
Decreation (Paperback)
Published by
Vintage Publishing, London, 2006
ISBN 10: 0224079263
ISBN 13: 9780224079266
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A stunning new collection from the first woman to win the T.S. Eliot Prize for Poetry.In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson contemplates 'decreation' - an activity described by Simone Weil as 'undoing the creature in us' - an undoing of self. But how can we undo self without moving through self, to the very inside of its definition? Where else can we start?Anne Carson's Decreation starts with form - the undoing of form. Form is various here- opera libretto, screenplay, poem, oratorio, essay, list, montage. The undoing is tender, but tenderness can change everything, or so the author appears to believe.By turns exhilarating and bewildering, lucid and hermetic, Anne Carson is a maverick with a thrilling range of skills. As Charles Simic says, 'Carson takes risks, subverts literary conventions, and plays havoc with our expectations. She is a wonder- an unconventional, often difficult poet who has a huge following among today's readers of poetry and whose work has been honoured with our most prestigious literary awards.' In her first collection in five years, Anne Carson contemplates 'decreation' - an activity described by Simone Weil as 'undoing the creature in us' - an undoing of self. Where else can we start?Anne Carson's Decreation starts with form - the undoing of form. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780224079266
Stock Image
Decreation
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9780224079266
Buy New
£ 15.90
£ 4.16 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 8 available
Stock Image
Decreation
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 272. Seller Inventory # 38627370
Buy New
£ 16.13
£ 6.50 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 4 available
Stock Image
Decreation
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. pp. 272. Seller Inventory # 1837410815
Stock Image
Decreation
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In this collection, Anne Carson contemplates 'decreation', an activity described by Simone Weil as 'undoing the creature in us', an undoing of self. But how can we undo self without moving through self, to the very inside of its definitions? Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 338. . 2006. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780224079266
Buy New
£ 16.81
£ 9.11 shipping
Ships from Ireland to U.S.A.
Ships from Ireland to U.S.A.
Quantity: Over 20 available
Stock Image
DECREATION
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 272 pages. 8.46x6.30x0.79 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0224079263
Buy New
£ 16.18
£ 10 shipping
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Ships from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Decreation
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In this collection, Anne Carson contemplates 'decreation', an activity described by Simone Weil as 'undoing the creature in us', an undoing of self. But how can we undo self without moving through self, to the very inside of its definitions? Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 338. . 2006. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780224079266