"In "Thrum" Joel Allegretti, deftly and delightfully, strums his
magical musical instrument, which is poetry, as he forges fresh
forms of songs and stories that are inspired by strummers' strings.
'Context is everything, ' Allegretti reminds us, and we're planted
in the heart of a global ancient/modern orchestra. Prepare yourself
for the revelatory performance." -- Martine Bellen, Author of
"Tales of Murasaki and Other Poems," 1997 National Poetry Series
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"Joel Allegretti's latest collection of poems is as enjoyable as
it is different. Thrum takes the reader on a journey that explores
known musical instruments, such as the mandolin, dulcimer and
fiddle, as well as some not-so-known instruments, such as the oud,
koto and theorbo. But what makes this journey unique is that each
instrument is in a sense personified as the emotive element of each
instrument is brought to life. Allegretti does a wonderful job
tuning every poem so that the music of each instrument is realized
again and again in the words on the page. An intriguing and must
read for anyone who has a sense of all that culminates in the
commingling of the arts." -- Raymond Hammond, Editor, "The New York
Quarterly"
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