News from Down to the Cafe: New Poems by David Lee (English) Paperback Book

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Irresistably accessible "Pig Poet" - and subject of PBS documentary - is half preacher, half farmer, half genius.

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These poems are rooted in stories overheard at the Wayburne Pig Cafe. They capture a rural community's true voice, peppered with gossip and arguments right off Main Street. Moving away from the "pig poems" which have delighted so many readers, News ?nds Lee more lyrical, gentle, and re?ective than in previous works, yet once again his characters are heartbreaking, hilarious, and unfailingly entertaining."Reading Lee's poetry is like sitting on a wide porch in the summer with a favorite uncle you don't see often and listening to him ramble along with tales of the local townsfolk. Lee captures the grit and authenticity of 'country' speech... Recommended."-Library JournalDavid Lee was the subject of a recent PBS documentary, The Pig Poet. Winner of the 1995 Western States Book Award, Lee has also been the recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities. He lives in St. George, Utah.

Author Biography

David Lee, author of eight books of poetry, was Utah's first Poet Laureate. A former seminary candidate, semi-pro baseball player, and hog farmer, he has a Ph.D. with a concentration in Milton and is the recently retired head of the Languages and Literature department at Southern Utah University.

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* Amazing performer/reader. * Central to our Lila Wallace Mktg. initiative. * CCP has sold: 4500+ Porcine Canticles 3400+ My Town 3200+ Days Work 1500+ Driving &Drinking * Has had a PBS documentary made about him (in 1994), The Pig Poet. * This poet is one of our house favorites. He is the perfect poet for those who don't think they like or understand poetry. * A companion to his collected poems, A Legacy of Shadows, Lee's new poems capture the poet at the height of his storytelling prowess. * Reading Guide and CD available (both on order form and in catalog; free)

Details ISBN1556591322 Author David Lee Short Title NEWS FROM DOWN TO THE CAFE Language English ISBN-10 1556591322 ISBN-13 9781556591327 Media Book DEWEY 811.54 Year 1999 Edition 1st Pages 144 Format Paperback Residence St. George, UT, US Subtitle New Poems DOI 10.1604/9781556591327 Imprint Copper Canyon Press,U.S. Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 1999-10-14 US Release Date 1999-10-14 UK Release Date 1999-10-14 Publisher Copper Canyon Press,U.S. Publication Date 1999-10-14 Audience General AU Release Date 1999-12-07 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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