The first major autobiography by a Texas poet, this noteworthy account traces the life and times of a poet, publisher, critic, and teacher from his childhood to the present day. This remarkable life is examined through the works it produced—25 books in the fields of poetry, fiction, translation, jazz history, and book reviewing. Proving that the literary and intellectual life in Texas far surpasses the state's stereotypes, this record shows how the poet was instrumental in connecting Texas with many Latin American writers as well as with a wide world of music.
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Dave Oliphant is a native Texan poet, a recently retired professor from the University of Texas–Austin, and the editor and publisher of Prickly Pear Press. He is the author of numerous volumes of poetry, including Backtracking, Memories of Texas Towns and Cities, and Maria's Poems, as well as a collection of 16 essays entitled Jazz Mavericks of the Lone Star State. He lives in Austin, Texas.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. CC2 - A first edition (stated) hardcover book SIGNED by author on the title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket and book have some bumped corners and light shelf wear. Dave Oliphant's poetry has often been compared favorably to that of William Carlos Williams. Now Oliphant has written a literary autobiography that can only be compared to Williams' own I Wanted To Write a Poem. Oliphant has lived a highly productive life as a poet, a scholar, and a publisher; fortunately for readers, his has been an examined life as well. 9.5"x6.5", 533 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # ec53255
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