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John Ashbery’s *Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror* is a 1975 poetry collection examining themes of perception and identity through ekphrastic writing. The work utilizes imagery and references to art, particularly paintings, reflecting on the complexities of modern experience. It's notable for its pla...
Three Poems is a collection of long, prose-based poetry published by American poet John Ashbery in 1972. The book comprises three distinct pieces—"The New Spirit," "The System," and "The Recital"—exploring themes of consciousness through winding, meditative, essay-like paragraphs. The work marked a...
Rivers and Mountains is a 1966 poetry collection by the American poet John Ashbery, associated with the New York School of poets. The book is an early landmark in Ashbery's career, showcasing the abstract, meditative, and highly fluid style that would later define his Pulitzer Prize-winning work. It...
John Ashbery’s *A Wave* is a 1984 poetry collection recognized for its expansive length and complex structure. The title poem, a significant work within the book, exemplifies Ashbery's style associated with the New York School. It’s notable for winning the Bollingen Prize and remains valuable for re...
The Double Dream of Spring is a 1970 poetry collection by American poet John Ashbery, published by E. P. Dutton. The title is derived from a surrealist painting by the Italian artist Giorgio de Chirico, which directly reflects the ekphrastic and abstract qualities of the poems within. The collection...
John Ashbery’s *Houseboat Days* (1977) presents a series of contemplative poems reflecting on memory, perception, and the American experience. This collection is notable for its exploration of fragmented narratives and surreal imagery within the style of the New York School. It's particularly releva...
John Ashbery’s *Some Trees* (1956) is a significant collection of American poetry. Published during the New York School movement, it showcases Ashbery's experimental style and philosophical explorations. The book gained early recognition through the Yale Younger Poets Prize, establishing him as a ke...
"The Tennis Court Oath" is a 1962 poetry collection by American poet John Ashbery, serving as his second major published book. As a prominent figure of the New York School of poets, Ashbery utilizes radical fragmentation, collage techniques, and shifting voices throughout the work. The collection in...
Girls on the Run is John Ashbery's 1999 book-length poem, inspired by the visual world of outsider artist Henry Darger and his imagined child heroines.
Planisphere is John Ashbery's 2009 poetry collection, a late work by the American poet after the Griffin-winning Notes from the Air selected his later poems.
Flow Chart is a 1991 work by American poet John Ashbery, published as a single book-length poem divided into six sections. Its continuously shifting language moves among memory, observation, speculation, conversation, and reflections on the act of writing rather than following a conventional narrati...
