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Great Book
Im Reading and Doing Projects and activities on this book in english class and athough im not a big reAder this is a really great book!
posted by nwlover11 on November 14, 2009
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Disappointing edition of an important work
This ¿edition¿ of Spoon River is a rip-off and a disappointment. I have had a copy of Spoon River on my bookshelf for over forty years, and recently wished to give a nicer copy of this important work to a friend. So I ordered this hardcover edition, at $27.95. At first ...
This ¿edition¿ of Spoon River is a rip-off and a disappointment. I have had a copy of Spoon River on my bookshelf for over forty years, and recently wished to give a nicer copy of this important work to a friend. So I ordered this hardcover edition, at $27.95. At first glance I was disappointed. For a hardcover, it was of low quality, cheap paper, and a cheap and very plain font. Then I discovered that it is marked ¿Copyright 1986 by Buccaneer Book, Inc.¿. There is no reference to the original publication date of 1915, no introduction, and the Epilogue, contained in all paperback editions that I have seen, was missing entirely. Worst of all, THIRTY (30) of the original ¿voices¿ have simply been deleted. This edition by Buccaneer Books is an unacceptable insult to a great work of American literature, and I am surprised that Barnes & Noble have allowed such low quality merchandise to be in their inventory. I will be returning this ¿book¿ immediately. Brian Young
posted by Anonymous on October 11, 2006
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Posted October 11, 2006
Disappointing edition of an important work
This ¿edition¿ of Spoon River is a rip-off and a disappointment. I have had a copy of Spoon River on my bookshelf for over forty years, and recently wished to give a nicer copy of this important work to a friend. So I ordered this hardcover edition, at $27.95. At first glance I was disappointed. For a hardcover, it was of low quality, cheap paper, and a cheap and very plain font. Then I discovered that it is marked ¿Copyright 1986 by Buccaneer Book, Inc.¿. There is no reference to the original publication date of 1915, no introduction, and the Epilogue, contained in all paperback editions that I have seen, was missing entirely. Worst of all, THIRTY (30) of the original ¿voices¿ have simply been deleted. This edition by Buccaneer Books is an unacceptable insult to a great work of American literature, and I am surprised that Barnes & Noble have allowed such low quality merchandise to be in their inventory. I will be returning this ¿book¿ immediately. Brian Young
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Posted November 14, 2009
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Great Book
Im Reading and Doing Projects and activities on this book in english class and athough im not a big reAder this is a really great book!
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Trodar
Posted September 19, 2009
Re-visit Spoon River
Along with WINESBURG, OHIO, SPA needs to be re-visited in the sense that it is time to reevaluate the American dream by looking back into small town life as it was presented at the turn of the 20th century. It's not a pretty picture anymore. SPA takes you into familiar problems of today. Somewhere the American Dream seems to be more of a nightmare.
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Anonymous
Posted August 17, 2009
An American Classic
I had not read Spoon River Anthology since I was in high school but its poems have stayed with me all these years. When I found the hardcover I knew this was a book I had to own. After all these years it is as relevant and brilliant as I remembered.
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Anonymous
Posted March 21, 2009
Good for English class!
This is a great book to discuss in my English Class. The kids love it.
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Anonymous
Posted November 8, 2008
A must have!
This can be a difficult read but well worth it. I have owned it since I was in high school and repeatedly go back to it like an old friend.
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Anonymous
Posted July 28, 2008
Good for Monologues
This clever book of poems is really handy for monologues. Some casting directors think that you're quite clever to use something that isn't the typical monologue. The poems are filled with emotion and character, and truly are good pieces.
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Anonymous
Posted January 31, 2003
Greatest...
I love this book. My brother had to read this book for high school and he gave all his old books to me.. I am not a big fan of poetry which is why this book surprised me so!
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Anonymous
Posted May 19, 2002
What an awesome book
This was such a great book. It really gives insight into the many different paths that people take in life. To the town drunkard to the town's wealthiest man, this book aptly portrays the many different aspects of town life. The conclusion in the epilogue is also fantastic, and very thought-provoking.
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Anonymous
Posted September 21, 2001
An enlightening experience
I first read excerpts from this book while doing an assignment for acting class in college. It is an awesome collection of poetry! This collection really made me stop and think about life and make a few evaluations. While there are some elements I do not agree with wholeheartedly, the poems are quite enlightening for the most part. As you read, think about what you would say if you had fifteen or so lines in which to sum up your whole life....
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