Books like The long road by Patti Smith
Patti Smith’s first book of poems in over ten years, The long road, is an intimate and searing collection that echoes the work of poets, musicians, and artists from Blake to Rimbaud. With an eclectic array of influences—Blake, Rimbaud, Picasso, Arbus, and Johnny Appleseed—Smith’s verses speak as modern oracles, blending ballads, anthems, and lyrical insights into the contemporary world.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Patti Smith
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