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A review by b_p
Dome of the Hidden Pavilion: New Poems by James Tate
3.0
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
I can say that I truly enjoyed, would recommend and would re-read 41.6% of the poems in this, Tate's final collection, consisting of 108 works. Perhaps too many poems for one collection, but I would much rather have more Tate than less in this world. Some will hit a sweet spot, some will miss, but every poem in here is (obviously) pure James Tate; a commodity that no other poet comes close to delivering. A few favorites from this collection include:
"Mr. Leaves"
"Dome of the Hidden Temple"
"The Oilman"
"The Lost Army"
"Greatness"
"The Aquatic Ape"
"Manual for Self-Improvement"
"The Little Green Man"
I can say that I truly enjoyed, would recommend and would re-read 41.6% of the poems in this, Tate's final collection, consisting of 108 works. Perhaps too many poems for one collection, but I would much rather have more Tate than less in this world. Some will hit a sweet spot, some will miss, but every poem in here is (obviously) pure James Tate; a commodity that no other poet comes close to delivering. A few favorites from this collection include:
"Mr. Leaves"
"Dome of the Hidden Temple"
"The Oilman"
"The Lost Army"
"Greatness"
"The Aquatic Ape"
"Manual for Self-Improvement"
"The Little Green Man"