Lee draws from disparate sources including the Old Testament, the Dao De Jing, and the music of the Wu-Tang Clan. . —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. I love to celebrate those spaces with him. Yet, dressing and undressing is an act of physical self-exposure, mirroring the poets’ emotional nakedness. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. “Erotic. Please try again. 1957) short collection of poetry, "The Undressing" combines meditations on the broad nature of reality and God with its expression in human love and sexuality. The Undressing refers not only to the literal, romantic undressing occurring in the beginning of the poem but in the revealing, vulnerable nature of the poems on God, political unrest, and the life of a survivor. . "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." Short of achieving that end, these mysterious, unassuming poems investigate the human violence and dispossession increasingly prevalent around the world, and the horrors the poet grew up with as a child of refugees. It kept my interest engaged. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. Lee’s collection “The Undressing” is a beautiful foray into poetry for those looking to engage with the genre’s deep capacity for self-affirmation, and for those who already recognize that a poem can indeed change your whole life. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. Li captures the essence of the space between the moments that we live. The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. Something went wrong. Short of achieving that end, these mysterious, unassuming poems investigate the human violence and dispossession increasingly prevalent around the world, as well as the horrors the poet grew up with as a child of refugees. . Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? Throughout this multilayered book, [Lee] challenges readers to think and feel more deeply.” – Washington Post “Few poets write like Li- Young Lee these days, … Please try again. Current holds. MCCAMMON: The inside jacket of this book, "The Undressing," says that this collection of poems, quote, "attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world." Should be read by anyone interested in good poetry. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Short of achieving that end, these mysterious, unassuming poems investigate the human violence and dispossession increasingly prevalent around the world, as well as the horrors the poet grew up with as a child of refugees. [Lee] pivots confidently among registers, speakers, and languages. Please try again. Buy The Undressing: Poems Reprint by Li-young Lee (ISBN: 9780393357875) from Amazon's Book Store. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. Poetry is the assertion that I am alive and important, and so are you, simply by looking around and noticing. . Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018. Permalink Disable Highlighting Available copies. "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. It was well worth it. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $7.98 Shipping to Hong Kong. "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." Does this book contain inappropriate content? Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. “Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense.” —NPR. Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019. I found that this book was interesting. The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. Please try again. "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." Lee draws from disparate sources, including the Old Testament, the Dao De Jing, and the music of the Wu Tang Clan. Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019. I have this in hardback too, but my kindle edition travels with me. It was well worth it. . "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I'm So Very Very Sad. 0 current holds with 1 total copy. I found that this book was interesting. "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. The poems often are autobiographical and describe Lee's early life as a refuge to America fleeing brutality in his native country. I especially love "At the Year's Revolving Door," when Li writes " It's just my one hand writing words,/my other hand weighing /the silences between them." —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. The poems often are autobiographical and describe Lee's early life as a refuge to America fleeing brutality in his native country. I especially love "At the Year's Revolving Door," when Li writes " It's just my one hand writing words,/my other hand weighing /the silences between them." Wonderful poems! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018. These poems are powerful, passionate, and beautifully crafted. The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. Should be read by anyone interested in good poetry. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." This collection pointed out the cracks in my heart and why they are important. 1957) short collection of poetry, "The Undressing" combines meditations on the broad nature of reality and God with its expression in human love and sexuality. There was a problem loading your book clubs. It kept my interest engaged. . . "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." Please try again. Short of achieving that end, these mysterious, unassuming poems investigate the human violence and dispossession increasingly prevalent around the world, as well as the horrors the poet grew up with as a child of refugees. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. These poems are powerful, passionate, and beautifully crafted. While the ostensive subjects of these layered, impassioned poems are wide-ranging, their driving engine is a burning need to understand our collective human mission. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? He has authored several volumes of poetry, including Book of Nights and Behind My Eyes. Lee, Li-Young, 1957-(author.). Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Undressing : Poems by Li-Young Lee (2020, Trade Paperback) at the best online prices at eBay! It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. [Lee] pivots confidently among registers, speakers, and languages. . Free shipping for many products! To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. 0 of 1 copy available at Lackawanna County Library System. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. 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You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I have them marked with post-its throughout to re-read because of how delightful the first read was. The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. . . A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of … Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. I love to celebrate those spaces with him. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. The American poet Li-Young Lee's (b. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. . I have this in hardback too, but my kindle edition travels with me. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Rose and The City in Which I Love You were Incredible works but he has continually gone down hill since. Lee goes after the ineffable, that which touches us most deeply inside. Unable to add item to List. Wonderful poems! Lee draws from disparate sources, including the Old Testament, the Dao De Jing, and the music of the Wu Tang Clan. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. The American poet Li-Young Lee's (b. . "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." Review Posted on August 01, 2018 . The Tiny Journalist (American Poets Continuum Series, 170), Breaking the Alabaster Jar: Conversations with Li-Young Lee (American Readers Series), The Winged Seed: A Remembrance (American Readers Series), Book of My Nights: Poems (American Poets Continuum, 68), Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver, The City in Which I Love You (American Poets Continuum), "Potent and mysterious. I have them marked with post-its throughout to re-read because of how delightful the first read was. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. Li-Young Lee ’s fifth book of verse, The Undressing, unequivocally aims for passionate, pure, and enchanted speech, taking the lyric poem as more than a vessel for perfunctory, manufactured feeling; rather, the form serves the sentiment, as the emotions emerge from the urgency of their saying. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. While the ostensive subjects of these layered, impassioned poems are wide-ranging, their driving engine is a burning need to understand our collective human mission. Li captures the essence of the space between the moments that we live. Li-Young Lee was my absolute favorite poet and inspiration but with this most recent book I find that I will likely never buy another Li-Young Lee book again. The undressing : poems / Li-Young Lee. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. . To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This collection includes many movingly lyrical, thoughtful works and passages together with some works that are less effective. Please try your request again later. Add to basket Remove from basket Print / Email. The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Further proof that Li-Young Li is one of America’s best poets. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two sons. 1957) short collection of poetry, "The Undressing" combines meditations on the broad nature of reality and God with its expression in human love and sexuality. "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. His poems excavate memory, move into the mystery of whatever our notion of God is, and create fissures into the quake of our being. I'm So Very Very Sad. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. As Plath’s husband, Ted Hughes, commented, poetry is “the central experience of a shattering of the self, and the labour of fitting it together again or finding a new one.” Short of achieving that end, these mysterious, unassuming poems investigate the human violence and dispossession increasingly prevalent around the world, as well as the horrors the poet grew up with as a child of refugees. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Short of achieving that end, these mysterious, unassuming poems investigate the human violence and dispossession increasingly prevalent around the world, as well as the horrors the poet grew up with as a child of refugees. His poems excavate memory, move into the mystery of whatever our notion of God is, and create fissures into the quake of our being. Celebrated poet Li-Young Lee returns with a breathtaking new volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love. Undressing You - Fiercely I remove from youAll the little vestiges—Garments that confine you,Things that touch the flesh,The wool and the silkAnd... - The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry … "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." Countless gorgeous details provide, in poem after poem, distinct delights.". Something went wrong. The City in Which I Love You (American Poets Continuum Book 20), Book of My Nights (American Poets Continuum 68), Breaking the Alabaster Jar: Conversations with Li-Young Lee (American Readers Series Book 7), "Potent and mysterious. Lee goes after the ineffable, that which touches us most deeply inside. Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2018. Short of achieving that end, these mysterious, unassuming poems investigate the human violence and dispossession increasingly prevalent around the world, as well as the horrors the poet grew up with as a child of refugees. Short of achieving that end, these mysterious, unassuming poems investigate the human violence and dispossession increasingly prevalent around the world, as well as the horrors the poet grew up with as a child of refugees. W. W. Norton & Company; First Edition (February 20, 2018). "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. The American poet Li-Young Lee's (b. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Countless gorgeous details provide, in poem after poem, distinct delights.". Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2018. Lyrical is too mild a compliment. "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." A tonic for spiritual anemia, Li-Young Lee's new collection attempts to … Unable to add item to List. Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019. Further proof that Li-Young Li is one of America’s best poets. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. . Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018. This collection pointed out the cracks in my heart and why they are important. Lyrical is too mild a compliment. —NPR A breathtaking volume about the violence of desire and the peace of love from celebrated poet Li-Young Lee, The Undressing is a tonic for spiritual anemia; it attempts to uncover things hidden since the dawn of the world. "Immediate, sensual, unrelentingly intense." Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Undressing: Poems by Li-Young Lee available in Hardcover on Powells.com, also read synopsis and reviews. 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