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The American Poet Who Went Home Again

The American Poet Who Went Home Again is a book of creative nonfiction that blends memoir, literary journalism, history, and biography to tell the story of one writer's rediscovery of his family, his hometown of Savannah, Georgia, and himself. It is composed of four sections containing collectively some twenty chapters and three introductory poems for a total of more than 300 memorable pages with guest appearances by several very special authors. This is a work of true literary art filled with reports from the author's personal spiritual journey and profiles of unforgettable men and women.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 312 pages

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