Splitting an Order by Ted Kooser (English) Paperback Book

Description: Splitting an Order by Ted Kooser Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Ted Kooser is among the countrys best-selling poets, and Splitting an Order is the long-awaited follow-up to his Pulitzer winner. Publisher Description One of the "Big Indie Books of Fall 2014"-Publishers WeeklyPaterson Poetry Prize, 2015"Ted Kooser must be the most accessible and enjoyable major poet in America. His lines are so clear and simple."-Michael Dirda,The Washington Post"Readers [of Splitting an Order] will find characters both strange and wonderful, animal or human. There is a sense that time is passing quickly and that everything worthy must be captured and savored, from an old couple lovingly sharing a sandwich to another sowing seed potatoes to a tribute to an old dog who waits as age and winter approach... Master of the single-metaphor poem, Kooser offers images that evolve, fluid and unforced."-Library Journal, starred review "Wisdom, compassion, and dignity continue to mark the poetry of Ted Kooser...Splitting an Order [is] a quiet collection that honors small victories and gives reasons to be hopeful."-Elizabeth Lund, The Christian Science Monitor"Koosers ability to discover the smallest detail and render it remarkable is a rare gift."-Bloomsbury ReviewPulitzer Prize winner and best selling poet Ted Kooser calls attention to the intimacies of life through commonplace objects and occurrences: an elderly couple sharing a sandwich is a study in transcendent love, while a tattered packet of spinach seeds calls forth innate human potential. This long-awaited collection from the former U.S. Poet Laureate-ten years in the making-is rich with quiet and profound magnificence.From "Splitting an Order":I like to watch an old man cutting a sandwich in half... and then to see him lift halfonto the extra plate that he asked the server to bring,and then to wait, offering the plate to his wifewhile she slowly unrolls her napkin and places her spoon,her knife and her fork in their proper places,then smoothes the starched white napkin over her kneesand meets his eyes and holds out both old hands to him.Ted Kooser is the author of numerous books of poetry and prose, including Delights and Shadows (Copper Canyon Press), which won the Pulitzer Prize. A former US Poet Laureate, Kooser serves as editor for "American Life in Poetry," a nationally syndicated weekly newspaper column. Author Biography Ted Kooser: Ted Kooser is the author of numerous books of poetry and prose, including Delights and Shadows (Copper Canyon), which won the Pulitzer Prize. A former U.S. Poet Laureate, Kooser is one of Americas best-selling poets and serves as editor for "American Life in Poetry," a nationally syndicated weekly newspaper column. Details ISBN 1556594704 ISBN-13 9781556594700 Title Splitting an Order Author Ted Kooser Format Paperback Year 2017 Pages 102 Publisher Copper Canyon Press,U.S. GE_Item_ID:140319591; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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