Kooser, Ted — Delights & Shadows

Copper Canyon Press Signed first edition, seventh printing. Trade softcover. Published Port Townsend, WA: Copper Canyon Press, 2004. 8vo. wrappers, xii+84pp. Signed by author on name label attached to half title. As new. Ted Kooser, who served as United States Poet Laureate (2004-2006), is a poet who works toward clarity and accessibility, so that each distinctive poem appears to be as fresh and bright and spontaneous as a good watercolor painting. He is a haiku-like imagist who imbues his poems with "tender wisdom," and draws inspiration from the overlooked details of daily life. As New No Jacket, As Issued 1st Edition Port Townsend, WA 8vo 96