David Wagoner
David Wagoner was an American poet and novelist known for his works that often explore the natural world and human connection to it. He was a prominent figure in the Pacific Northwest literary scene and served as the editor of Poetry Northwest for many years.
Books
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1. The Best American Poetry 2009
Series Editor David Lehman
This anthology captures the vibrant and diverse landscape of contemporary American poetry, showcasing a wide array of voices and styles that reflect the country's rich cultural tapestry. The collection features works from both established and emerging poets, each piece carefully selected to highlight the innovation and emotional depth that define modern poetic expression. Through themes ranging from personal introspection to social commentary, the anthology offers readers a compelling glimpse into the heart of American poetry at the time, celebrating the power of language to connect, challenge, and inspire.
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2. The Meanings Of Love
An Introduction to Philosophy of Love
This introductory text offers a clear, concise look at the philosophy of love. The author's presentation assumes no previous knowledge of philosophy, providing the humanities student with an insightful introduction to some of the most prominent writers and philosophers, both ancient and modern. From the dialogues of Plato to the writings of feminist philosopher Luce Irigaray, Wagoner presents six major ideas of erotic love, Christian love, romantic love, moral love, love as power, and mutual love.This study asserts that even though we have only one word for love, six fundamentally different meanings can be erotic love, Christian love, romantic love, moral love, love as power, and mutual love. Wagoner identifies each of these ideas of love in terms of the special meaning it brings to experience. No one meaning is comprehensive. Each is shown to have a logic and legitimacy of its own. Why each view seems real and compelling is the focus of separate discussions, as well as the price that may be exacted by each idea. The extent to which these ideas throw light on actual experience is striking, but the book is not an empirical or psychological inquiry. How one self finds itself in another is first defined and then explored further to see how this shapes the rational and sexual aspects of life.
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