About the book
Vaudeville in the Dark is R. M. Ryan's dance to the music of our times, his search for salvation in poetry. In writing up our minor moments, he reckons to find \"peace beneath the unsteady light / where we give ourselves to the world / as we circle in and out of the dark.\" Sometimes funny, sometimes somber, the world of Vaudeville in the Dark ranges from an elegy on the death of a miner in Sago, West Virginia, to a meditation on the life of Rembrandt. Tony the Tiger, Glenn Gould, Chaucer---each has a moment as Ryan makes his way across the stage of our lives. He creates a world both frightening and funny as we -- songsters all -- long for a \"heart dissolved in melody.\"
Editions of Vaudeville in the Dark
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807136898
- PDF
- ISBN 9780807138212
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Vaudeville in the Dark is R. M. Ryan's dance to the music of our times, his search for salvation in poetry. In writing up our minor moments, he reckons to find \"peace beneath the unsteady light / where we give ourselves to the world / as we circle in and out of the dark.\" Sometimes funny, sometimes somber, the world of Vaudeville in the Dark ranges from an elegy on the death of a miner in Sago, West Virginia, to a meditation on the life of Rembrandt. Tony the Tiger, Glenn Gould, Chaucer---each has a moment as Ryan makes his way across the stage of our lives. He creates a world both frightening and funny as we -- songsters all -- long for a \"heart dissolved in melody.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vaudeville in the Dark about?
Vaudeville in the Dark is R. M. Ryan's dance to the music of our times, his search for salvation in poetry. In writing up our minor moments, he reckons to find \"peace beneath the unsteady light / where we give ourselves to the world / as we circle in and out of the dark.\" Sometimes funny, sometimes somber, the world of Vaudeville in the Dark ranges from an elegy on the death of a miner in Sago, West Virginia, to a meditation on the life of Rembrandt. Tony the Tiger, Glenn Gould, Chaucer---each has a moment as Ryan makes his way across the stage of our lives. He creates a world both frightening and funny as we -- songsters all -- long for a \"heart dissolved in melody.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Vaudeville in the Dark?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems
Where can I read a sample of Vaudeville in the Dark?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807136898
How long is Vaudeville in the Dark and how many pages does it have?
Vaudeville in the Dark has 80 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Vaudeville in the Dark?
R. M. Ryan
Who is the Publisher of the book Vaudeville in the Dark?
LSU Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Vaudeville in the Dark is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807136898) and pdf(ISBN 9780807138212)
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