Love Comes First Poems

Love Comes First Poems by Erica Jong is a collection published by Penguin in 2009, featuring 95 pages of new poetry. This edition marks Jong’s return to her poetic roots after more than a decade, exploring the theme of love through vivid imagery and metaphorical insights. The poems delve into the complexities of love, capturing both the elation and sorrow that accompany it.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of emotions as Jong addresses the universal topic of love, making this collection suitable for various occasions, including wedding showers and Valentine’s Day. With her unique ability to blend literary and popular poetry, Jong presents a spectrum of experiences related to love, inviting readers to engage with her vibrant and insightful words. This first edition offers a fresh perspective on a timeless subject, showcasing the depth and breadth of Jong’s poetic voice.
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Love Comes First is Erica Jong’s long-awaited return to her poetic roots!
Here is Erica Jong’s first book of all-new poems in more than a decade. Known and beloved for Fear of Flying and her many other books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry, Jong expounds on the most eternal, universal topic of all: love. Using brilliant imagery and intense metaphorical insights to paint vivid pictures of love, and all that comes with it–the heights of elation, the depths of sorrow–she covers every inch of the spectrum with her vibrant and insightful words. Perfect for wedding showers, lovers of all ages, and Valentine’s Day, Jong’s trademark trailblazing style and remarkable ability to bridge the gap between literary and popular poetry makes Love Comes First an instant classic. Discover– or discover yet again–the brilliance of Erica Jong.
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