Death of a Bagel: And Other Poems - Softcover

Bector, Rajeev

 
9798992226744: Death of a Bagel: And Other Poems

Synopsis

"Death of a Bagel and Other Poems" by Rajeev Bector is a collection of reflective, surreal, and occasionally humorous poems exploring themes of loss, love, absurdity, aging, existentialism, and everyday life.

The poems vary from emotional pieces to playful, bizarre experiments and the tone shifts from melancholy to satirical and philosophical, using vivid imagery and surprising juxtapositions. Several poems also reference famous works and figures (e.g., Emily Dickinson, Dylan Thomas, Descartes), blending literary allusions with modern experiences.

Overall, the collection is an eclectic mix — capturing both the poignancy and absurdity of human existence in vivid, poetic snapshots and blends whimsy and sorrow, sometimes in the same poem. It explores modern existential dread and makes tender and comic observations about small, human moments.

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About the Author

Rajeev Bector is the author of the novel Love Lamentations, the short story collection, "The Afflictions of Men," and the poetry collection, "Death of a Bagel And Other Poems." His work has also been published in A Writer's Resource by Maimon and Peritz. He earned his graduate degree in English from the City University of New York and received the Sandra Schor Award in Writing.

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