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Richard Siken
Richard Siken is a poet known for his intense and honest explorations of love, desire, and violence. His debut collection, Crush, won the Yale Series of Younger Poets Competition and remains a powerful read for many.
Crush
Synopsis
Richard Siken's Crush, selected as the 2004 winner of the Yale Younger Poets prize, is a powerful collection of poems driven by obsession. Siken writes with ferocity, and his reader hurtles unstoppably with him. His poetry is confessional, gay, savage, and charged with violent eroticism.
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Frequently asked questions
What award did Crush win?
Crush was awarded the Yale Younger Poets Prize, which is a significant recognition for a debut collection of poetry and often highlights emerging voices in American poetry.
How does Crush relate to Richard Siken's other work?
Crush established many of the stylistic and thematic elements that are characteristic of Siken's subsequent collections, including his intense emotional directness, exploration of love and violence, and a distinctive narrative voice.