Half-light: Collected Poems 1965–2016

poetry by Bidart

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Half-light: Collected Poems 1965–2016 is a collection of poetry by Frank Bidart that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2017. Bidart's poetry is known for its introspective nature, often featuring dramatic monologues from troubled characters. His work explores themes of personal guilt, family life, and madness, characterized by colloquial language, economical style, and unconventional punctuation and typography. This collection spans over fifty years of his work, showcasing his distinctive voice and thematic concerns.12

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Frank Bidart
Half-light: Collected Poems 1965–2016 (2017) was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Bidart’s 11th poetry collection, Against Silence, appeared in 2021. He also edited, with David Gewanter, the collected poems of Robert Lowell (2003).
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Half-light: Collected Poems 1965–2016 (2017) was awarded a Pulitzer Prize. Bidart’s 11th poetry collection, Against Silence, appeared in 2021. He also edited, with David Gewanter, the collected poems of Robert Lowell (2003).
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