The Albertine Workout (New Directions Poetry Pamphlet)

Carson's pamphlet, "The Albertine Workout" is #13 in a series of New Directions Poetry Pamphlets. In comparison to Proust's approx. 4,200 pages, Carson's vivid dissection of the character Albertine takes a slim 38 pages. Written in Carson's unique, forensic style, one can never read one of her works without learning extraordinary things. It is not simply the words, it is the elegant arrangement of ideas which makes Carson such an exciting read!

I loved Anne Carson's Red, Red Doc, Plainwater, and Glass Essay and this does not disappoint. She is so original, insightful, poignant and funny. I tell everyone to read her writing.

very beautiful and

I love Proust and I love Anne Carson, and this is an absolutely delightful and insightful meeting between the two.

Carson is a genius.

What is the purpose of a book that gives you a few random facts about one of its characters?

Innovative and important.

If you are familiar with her work and already like it, this is a great little chapbook to add to your collection. If you don't know her work, you might find it puzzling. She's looking at the character Albertine in Proust's work. What she finds is fascinating. Lots of fun if you like this sort of thing.

very interesting

Sublime

Classic and impeccable command over the literary form and concept. A lower price on this 40pg poetry pamphlet would be welcome.

short but fun, Carson in a playful mood :)