Elton Glaser Knihy

Exploring themes of origins, endings, and reconciliation, the poetry collection grapples with the challenge of loving a world that is often untrustworthy. The author reflects on his youth in Louisiana and his adult life in Ohio, contemplating legacy and the passage of time. With a blend of brio and bitter wit, the poems embrace life's complexities, encouraging resilience in the face of adversity. They celebrate the ability to find value and beauty amidst the chaos, suggesting that even from ruin, one can extract meaning and richness.

Elton Glaser's seventh full-length collection of poetry, is driven by the powerful engines of love and desire. In poems long and brief, playful and intense, Glaser evokes what it feels like to fall into / Love and its infinite mistakes.

Elton Glaser's ninth book of poems is haunted by the loss of his wife, each April bringing back the memory of her death. The opening line confesses the struggle to find a language for this grief: "I'm learning to speak in the accents of adieu." As the book progresses through the seasons, it evokes the places that remind him of their times together, in the South of their youths, in the Midwest of their long marriage, and in their travels here and abroad. And yet there is also another strain that keeps breaking through, the particulars of joy in family and the natural world, grandsons and "swaggering lilies," and a swan like "a sullen bride in her white finery." With an irrepressible wit and a music that enlivens his lines in both celebration and elegy, Glaser never forgets that, as Wallace Stevens said, "Memory without passion would be better lost."

Featuring 117 poems from 85 poets, this collection offers a fresh perspective on Ohio, capturing the essence of the state through diverse voices. It invites both residents and poetry enthusiasts from beyond Ohio's borders to explore its rich landscapes and experiences, showcasing the unique beauty and spirit of the Buckeye State.

Exploring the dichotomy between Louisiana and Ohio, the poems reflect on the poet's life journey, from his WWII-era birth to the complexities of adulthood. Glaser's vivid language and sharp wit capture a range of emotions, including youth's fears and the grief of losing parents. Through this collection, he navigates themes of loss and renewal, portraying the intertwined beauty of memories and experiences as he traces his path between the Pelican State and the Buckeye State.

Intended for A level and undergraduate students, this book explores the history of England under Tudor rule. For this edition, Elton has expanded the bibliography and revised details, bringing his standard text up to date with a discussion of the latest research in the area.