Then the War: and Selected Poems, 2007–2020

Then the War: and Selected Poems, 2007-2020 is a collection of poems by Carl Phillips published in 2022 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. The collection won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.[1] The collection begins with new poems but includes portions of his lyric memoir, Among the Trees.[2] The book also contains selections from a several of Phillip's former poetry collections, specifically Speak Low, Double Shadow, Silverchest, Reconnaissance, Wild is the Wind, Pale Colors in a Tall Field, Star Map with Action Figures.

Then the War: and Selected Poems, 2007–2020
Official Cover Page for Then the War: and Selected Poems, 2007–2020
AuthorCarl Phillips
GenrePoetry
PublisherFarrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date
2022
Publication placeUnited States of America
ISBN9780374603762

Description

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The poems of the collection, outside of the lyric-prose memoir section, can be described as a mix of free verse and prose poems. The collection circles themes of sexuality and nature.[3]

Reception

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Then the War has received almost universal praise from book reviewers.[2][4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Then the War via Pulitzer Prize". Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Then the War and Selected Poems, 2007–2020 by Carl Phillips". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  3. ^ Harris, David M. (2024). "Then the War: And Selected Poems , 2007-2020". AudioFile Magazine. 32 (5): 44.
  4. ^ Hofmann, Richie (21 February 2022). ""Persuasion Fills a Body": On Carl Phillips's "Then the War: And Selected Poems, 20077-2020"". Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  5. ^ Sampson, Fiona (4 February 2022). "The best recent poetry – review roundup". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  6. ^ Baez, Diego (2021). "Then the War and Selected Poems". Booklist. 118 (7): 13.