A Wave has a Lunoo score of 8.5/10. This score is based on AI-powered analysis of category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, and recency.

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A Wave

8.47

Great

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Poetry Collection American 1984 Long Poem Ashbery New York School

description A Wave Overview

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 readers interested in experimental American poetry and surrealist explorations of consciousness. This collection is particularly relevant to those studying or appreciating 20th-century literature and modernist aesthetics.

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A Wave ranks #165 of 436 in the Poetry Collection ranking, behind The Haw Lantern, ahead of The Auroras of Autumn.

Bollingen-winning Ashbery, critically respected for scope and fluency, though reader consensus remains divided by difficulty.

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How good is A Wave?

A Wave scores 8.47/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Poetry Collection category. Bollingen-winning Ashbery, critically respected for scope and fluency, though reader consensus remains divided by difficulty.

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