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Staying Alive: Real Poems for Unreal Times

Staying Alive: Real Poems for Unreal Times

Penned By Neil Astley
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Staying Alive: Real Poems for Unreal Times

Staying Alive: Real Poems for Unreal Times

Penned By Neil Astley
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Assembling a diverse mix of contemporary poets-Mary Oliver, W.H. Auden, Maya Angelou, Billy Collins, Louise Gluck, Gwendolyn MacEwen, Rita Dove, and hundreds more-Staying Alive is a unique anthology that illuminates the vital force of our humanity, the passion of our aspirations, the power of our spirituality. From the enigma of death to the sweetness of friendship, these poems speak to life's mysteries and consolations and help us navigate the most trying times in recent memory. Staying Alive is already an astonishing best-seller in the United Kingdom, where it has gained a wide-ranging audience. This new edition, specially revised for its American readership, reconnects acionados and newcomers alike to the force of poetry, helping us stay alive to the world and stay true to ourselves.

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Released June 27, 2002
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Neil Astley is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Neil Astley enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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