Word of Mouth
Russell Edson
"The Fall"
I loved each and every one of his poems so much so that I've been compelled to buy a book of his poetry. (It looks amazing!) What I love about his work (particularly "The Fall") is the simplicity of phrasing. There is so much wit and irony delivered in such an understated way, not belaboring the point he's trying to make (a trap I fall into with my prose freewrites) but delivering the punch gracefully, even affectionately. I love, also, that he's not just about the "punchline" (as Professor Ellison and I discussed on Thursday, when I asked where was the critical place to have the theme clarified: the setup at the beginning or the closure at the end). Edson's work can be read over and over with only richer enjoyment and appreciation. He's almost an understated poet version of Tim Burton's general vibe.
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