Days Of Wonder

Attesting to Grace Schulman's gifts for her craft, Days of Wonder collects verse spanning nearly three decades, including ten new poems and selections from the poet's four previous collections. Schulman's well-crafted lyrics contain equal portions of reverence and lament, praise and joy. Many of her poems communicate a sense of wonder at the beauty of the world, with references to painters and poets and religion. As William Stafford has written, Schulman "renews our faith in ourselves and in the language we use for finding each other." Modern American Poetry: A career-spanning collection from one of the essential voices in contemporary verse, gathering nearly three decades of profound and unforgettable work. Poetry of Art and History: Journey through time, from the burial ships of Sutton Hoo to the studios of Soutine and El Greco, as Schulman finds the extraordinary in the annals of history and the lives of artists. Jewish American Literature: Explore profound questions of faith and heritage, from a Jewish cemetery on Eleventh Street to the vibrant immigrant stories of Lower Broadway, rooted in a deep sense of personal and collective history. Lyrical and Evocative Verse: Discover meticulously crafted lyrics that balance reverence with lament and praise with joy, finding a sense of wonder in everything from a bustling New York street to the quiet turn of a season.