Devotion
(Author) Patti Smith"In lyric essays, a story, poems, and photographs, Smith illuminates the whirl of chance and choice that stokes a writer's imagination, recounting her fascination on the eve of a trip to Paris with Simone Weil and an evocative, accidentally discovered film about Stalin's mass deportation of Estonians. In France, a gravestone, a televised figure-skating competition, a meal, and a garden all converge in what becomes Devotion, [a] ... fairy tale about a young, displaced Estonian skater and a solitary dealer in rare objects and arms. This ... fable about creativity and obsession, possession and freedom is followed by a meditation on how a work of art is, for other artists, a call to action"--Booklist, 08/01/2017.
Patti Smith
Patti Smith is an American singer-songwriter, poet, and visual artist who rose to fame in the 1970s as a punk rock icon. Known for her raw and emotive lyrical style, Smith's most notable works include her debut album "Horses" and her memoir "Just Kids," which won the National Book Award in 2010. Smith's writing is characterized by its poetic and confessional nature, blending elements of rock and roll with themes of love, loss, and rebellion. She has been a trailblazer in the punk rock and poetry scenes, inspiring generations of artists with her fearless creativity and unapologetic voice. Smith's impact on literature and music is undeniable, making her one of the most influential figures in both fields.
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