Tough Heaven - Poems of Pittsburgh

For the first time in one book, Jack Gilbert's poems of Pittsburgh may be read together, showing a continuity of feeling and theme over five decades. The beauty and severity, the lushness and irresistible power that is Pittsburgh runs through these poems by way of Mr. Gilbert's distinctive poetic manner of absolute authenticity. They show, time and again, the stamp of place on the body and soul of one of America's truly genuine poets. This small collection, a limited edition, will be seen in the coming years as indispensable to lovers of Jack Gilbert's poetry.