{"product_id":"mayakovskys-revolver-poems-9780393348798","title":"Mayakovsky's Revolver: Poems","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMayakovsky's Revolver: Poems by Matthew Dickman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMayakovsky's Revolver\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning poetry collection from Matthew Dickman, one of contemporary American poetry's most distinctive voices. Published by W. W. Norton \u0026amp; Company, this paperback edition showcases Dickman's raw, visceral approach to exploring memory, family, and the haunting landscapes of personal experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Poetry Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough vivid imagery and unflinching emotional honesty, Dickman crafts poems that blend the everyday with the profound. The collection takes its title from the famous Soviet poet Vladimir Mayakovsky, drawing connections between personal and historical narratives of loss and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003efrom \"Mayakovsky's Revolver\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI keep thinking about the way\u003cbr\u003eblackberries will make the mouth\u003cbr\u003eof an eight year old look like he's a ghost\u003cbr\u003ethat's been shot in the face. In the dark I can see\u003cbr\u003emy older brother walking through the tall brush\u003cbr\u003eof his brain. I can see him standing\u003cbr\u003ein the lobby of the hotel,\u003cbr\u003ealone, crying along with the ice machine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis excerpt exemplifies Dickman's ability to transform ordinary moments into striking emotional landscapes. His poetry moves seamlessly between childhood memories and adult reflections, creating a deeply personal yet universally resonant reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Matthew Dickman\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Dickman is the award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eWonderland\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMayakovsky's Revolver\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eAll-American Poem\u003c\/em\u003e, winner of the May Sarton Prize for Poetry from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Based in Portland, Oregon, Dickman has established himself as a vital voice in 21st century American poetry, known for his accessible yet profound explorations of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders of contemporary American poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of confessional and narrative poetry styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary gift seekers looking for award-winning collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoetry enthusiasts exploring modern voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in Norton Poetry publications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition makes Dickman's acclaimed work accessible for personal collections, book clubs, and literary studies. As a quick read under $15, it serves as an excellent introduction to one of contemporary poetry's most compelling voices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"W. W. Norton \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680582734098,"sku":"9780393348798","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7e86f94a-740e-4ac4-97ed-ca0868facaca.jpg?v=1734922947","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mayakovskys-revolver-poems-9780393348798","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}