Shells (Yale Series of Younger Poets)
by Mr. Craig Arnold
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Author: Mr. Craig ArnoldEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-03-11
ISBN: 0300079109
Number of pages: 102
Publisher: Yale University Press
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Book Review: A Tasteful Book
Summary: 4 Stars
"Shells" was definietly a worthwhile read. The major reoccuring metaphor of food represents relationships and occurences in Arnold's life. The author focuses a lot on the surface of stories and their meanoings. Poem titles such as Hermit Crab can attest to this. The poems concerned with protective coverings have more beneath their surfaces. They represent the mental defense that Arnold has built up. This defense with out the shell can be seen in poems like "Locker Room Ettiquette" and "Why I Skip my high school Reunions." Craig Arnold has a genious mind made for metaphor. The images he creates offer more than one can swallow in a single reading of poetry. Though sometimes the stories may be slghtly long winded, they are extremely intriguing. Because Arnold's poetry is so startling, the feeling the book gives the reader is shocking. He blows the reader's minds with his bluntness, honesty, and unexpected comments. Arnold can gracefully weave in and out of his tale with an oily smoothness. If you like poetry and you like food, this is definitely a great book to study contempoary writings with. It's raw honesty holds a beacon to Craig Arnold's life and childhood. One of the strongpoints of the book was its connection with its audience. "Shells" can be understood by all levels of poetry lovers. Often a bit on the adult with its material, "Shells" is definitely something young adults and adults alike can relate too. "Shells" prompts its readers to ask questions about their own protective coverings and what they defend us from. Arnold's word choice throughout the entire book paints pictures of scenes in our minds. But more than that, Arnold's descriptions are so good that they can enliven our other senses to feel exactly what the he wants us to feel. "Shells" is a solid work that offers poetry lovers a great twist in the metaphorical aspects of life and cooking. The Yale series of younger poets illustrated their excellent decision making skills with "Shells" and Craig Arnold, delicious.
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