Thomas and Beulah Poems
Thomas and Beulah Poems by Rita Dove, published by Carnegie-Mellon University Press in 1986, is a collection that spans 79 pages and is presented in English. This edition explores the lives and experiences of its titular characters through a series of interconnected poems that delve into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of emotions and reflections within the poems, which include titles such as “Courtship,” “Variation on Pain,” and “Lightnin’ Blues.” The work engages with elements of American and African American culture, offering insights into the characters’ lives and the broader societal context. Through its lyrical language and poignant imagery, this collection invites readers to reflect on the nuances of personal and collective histories.
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The Event — Variation on Pain — Jiving — Straw Hat — Courtship — Refrain — Variation on Guilt — Nothing Down — The Zeppelin Factory — Under the Viaduct, 1932 — Lightnin’ Blues — Compendium — Definition in the Face of Unnamed Fury — Aircraft — Aurora Borealis — Variation on Gaining a Son — One Volume Missing — The Charm — Gospel — Roast Possum — The Stroke — The Satisfaction Coal Company — Thomas at the Wheel.
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