Author: Jéanpaul Ferro
2011, Honest Publishing
Filed Under: Poetry.
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| C4 Ratings...out of | 10 |
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| Language..... | 9 |
| Entertainment..... | 9 |
| Depth..... | 8 |
| Imagery... | 10 |
Jazz, the latest release from 8-time Pushcart Prize nominee Jéanpaul Ferro, is a jolting collection of poetry full of exuberance and vulnerability. Recently nominated for both the 2012 Griffin Award in Poetry and the 2012 Kingsley Tufts Award in Poetry, Jazz is one of those rare collections that captures the true essence of 21st Century life.
There is an underlining disquiet within the lines of Jazz that seems to mirror the horrific headlines of each day. The characters of Ferro’s world inhabit a cold and heart-breaking reality that often breaks apart into tragedy. One of the truly remarkable accomplishments of this book is Ferro’s ability to remain neutral while still capturing the vitality that truly great poetry is readily able to capture. …
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