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Poetry that probes art, aging, and the cost of fame Delicate, often piercing verses consider the life of a performer who obsesses over craft, memory, and the price of success. Ironica weaves between dreamlike images and stark, legible scenes, offering a stark portrait of a world where art can both sustain and exhaust the heart.
The collection moves through stage lore, personal sacrifice, and the stubborn pull of creative identity. It examines desire, loneliness, and resilience with a precise, sometimes musical cadence that lingers after each page.
- Intimate meditations on performance, ambition, and the passing of time
- Vivid, cinematic scenes that feel like a backstage glimpse into a dramatic life
- Juxtaposition of joy, loss, and the search for meaning in art
- Clear, accessible language that invites thoughtful reflection
Ideal for readers who enjoy lyric explorations of fame, memory, and the human cost of artistic life.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an extraordinary assemblage of poetry and prose, proffers a poignant exploration of human frailty, suffering, and the enduring search for meaning in life. The author masterfully weaves together themes of love, loss, and the complexities of the human condition, inviting readers to contemplate the very essence of existence. It is a literary masterpiece that stands as a testament to the enduring power of human emotion and the transformative nature of self-discovery. Through its probing insights and evocative language, this book offers a profound and deeply moving meditation on the triumphs and tribulations that shape our journey as human beings. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331674009_0
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IN THE NET OF THE STARS (CLASSIC REPRINT) .PREOCCUPATIONS; MASK OF GOLD; IN NET STARS; DAWN.; scholar select
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Ironica Classic Reprint
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