The Absurd Man: Poems by Major Jackson

The Absurd Man: Poems

Major Jackson

112 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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Inspired by Albert Camus's seminal Myth of Sisyphus, Major Jackson's fifth volume subtly configures the poet as "absurd hero" and plunges headfirst into a search for stable ground in an unstable world. We follow Jackson's restless, vulnerable spea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
emotional 66%
adventurous 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 50%

Average rating

3.4

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