A Place for Wayfaring: The Poetry and Prose of Gary Snyder

by Patrick Murphy

Overview

Murphy (English, Indiana U. of Pennsylvania) discusses Snyder's development as a writer, addressing all of the author's best-known works from his first collection of poems (Riprap) to the new work featured in the Gary Snyder Reader. The study addresses various themes in Snyder's work, including the experience of physical labor, the study and practice of Buddhism, and connection to the natural world. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780870714795
Publisher:	Oregon State University Press
Publication date:	03/01/2000
Edition description:	1 ED
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)