Bye-and-Bye: Selected Late Poems by Charles Wright is a masterful collection that delves into themes of mortality, memory, and the transcendence of everyday moments through evocative, lyrical language. This volume brings together some of Wright’s most profound late works, showcasing his ability to blend clarity with mystery, and the personal with the universal. His contemplative voice guides readers through quiet reflections on nature and the passage of time, revealing a deep spiritual undercurrent that is both meditative and unsettling. For those who appreciate poetry that balances elegance with emotional depth, this selection offers a resonant and richly textured experience.
Bye-and-Bye: Selected Late Poems by Charles Wright is a masterful collection that delves into themes of mortality, memory, and the transcendence of everyday moments through evocative, lyrical language. This volume brings together some of Wright’s most profound late works, showcasing his ability to blend clarity with mystery, and the personal with the universal. His contemplative voice guides readers through quiet reflections on nature and the passage of time, revealing a deep spiritual undercurrent that is both meditative and unsettling. For those who appreciate poetry that balances elegance with emotional depth, this selection offers a resonant and richly textured experience.
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2012 paperback first edition some creasing along spine otherwise fine/very good nearest-to-new condition
