Dog Years - Softcover

Doty, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0224080911 ISBN 13: 9780224080910

Publisher: Jonathan Cape, 2008

Synopsis

The story of the acclaimed poet’s time with his two beloved retrievers — a poignant and perceptive meditation on life, death, and the nature of canine companionship. Dog Years is a classic in the making.

About this title

About the Author:

The author of nine previous books of poetry and five books of prose, Mark Doty's many honours include the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award and T. S. Eliot Prize. He lives in New York.

From AudioFile:

In a blend of memoir, literary criticism, and reflections on dogs and death, Mark Doty recounts the making of his human-canine family. As his partner, Wally's, death becomes inevitable, Doty rescues Beau from an animal shelter, believing the golden retriever will ease his pain and become a companion for their aging black retriever, Arden. When Beau becomes ill, caretaking rescues Doty from depression, and Beau and Arden become his anchor to life. Doty's perceptions celebrate canine life forces and the connection that lets human and animals transcend tragedy and keep hope alive. Doty's reading has a singsong quality. At times, this complements the lyrical tone of this work, and other times it becomes too hypnotic. S.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Jonathan Cape
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0224080911
• ISBN 13: 9780224080910
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256