Scattered Snows, to the North

In this poignant collection of poems, Carl Phillips masterfully explores the complexities of love, loss, and the passage of time. With evocative language and emotional depth, he delves into the human experience, revealing the intricacies of intimacy and the unreliability of knowledge. Phillips's sinuous language weaves a narrative that is both personal and universal, inviting readers to reflect on the fragility and beauty of life. Through his detached candor, Phillips recounts former intimacies with a profound understanding of the human condition. This collection is a testament to Phillips's skill as a poet, offering a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences that will resonate with readers.

Disc 1: 28 October 1978

Introduction By Mark Strand

Introduction Remarks By Mr. Wright

Introduction To "Redwings"

Redwings

Introduction To "One Last Look At The Adige: Verona In The Rain"

One Last Look At The Adige: Verona In The Rain

Epilogue To "One Last Look At The Adige: Verona In The Rain"

Introduction To "The Wheeling Gospel Tabernacle"

The Wheeling Gospel Tabernacle

Introduction To "A Lament From The Shadows In The Ditches"

A Lament From The Shadows In The Ditches

Introduction To "By The Ruins Of A Gun Emplacement, Saint-Benoît"

By The Ruins Of A Gun Emplacement, Saint-Benoît

Introduction To "Lighting A Candle For W.H. Auden"

Lighting A Candle For W.H. Auden

Introduction To "The Moorhen And Her Eight Young"

The Moorhen And Her Eight Young

Introduction To "On A Phrase From Southern Ohio"

On A Phrase From Southern Ohio

The Secret Of Light

Introduction To "Two Moments In Rome;" / The Snows Are Scattered (Horace)

How Spring Arrives

Introduction To "With A Sliver Of Marble From Carrara"

With A Sliver Of Marble From Carrara

The Fruits Of The Season

Disc 2: 20 Marcm 1964

Introduction To "Three Steps To The Graveyard"

Three Steps To The Graveyard

Introduction To "My Grandmother's Ghost"

My Grandmother's Ghost

Introductions To Po Chu-i

[White Billows And Huge Waves...]

As I Step Over A Puddle At The End Of Winter, I Think Of An Ancient Chinese Governer

Autumn Begins In Martin's Ferry, Ohio

Introduction To "Lying In A Hammock At William Duffy's Farm In Pine Island, Minnesota"

Lying In A Hammock At William Duffy's Farm In Pine Island, Minnesota

Introduction To "Depressed By A Book Of Bad Poetry, I Walk Towards An Unused Pasture And Invite The Insects To Join Me"

Depressed By A Book Of Bad Poetry, I Walk Towards An Unused Pasture And Invite The Insects To Join Me

Introduction To "Outside Fargo, North Dakota"

Outside Fargo, North Dakota

Introduction To "There Is A Door That Opens Between Late Twilight And Moonrise"

There Is A Door That Opens Between Late Twilight And Moonrise

Introduction To "I Am A Sioux Brave, He Said In Minneapolis"

I Am A Sioux Brave, He Said In Minneapolis

Introduction To "Milkweed"

Milkweed

Old-Age Compensation (Untitled)

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