Refusing Heaven

Poems

by Jack Gilbert

Refusing Heaven

Hardcover, 92 pages, Random House Inc, List Price: $25.95 | purchase

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A new collection of poetry by the critically acclaimed author of Views of Jeopardy, Monolithos, and The Great Fires celebrates the joys and sorrows, wonders and struggles of everyday existence over the potential perfection of any paradise.

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Awards and Recognition

National Book Critics Circle Award (2005)

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