Lyn Hejinian
Lyn Hejinian is an American poet, essayist, and translator, often associated with the Language poets. She is known for her experimental approach to narrative and her exploration of the nature of language. Her most famous work is 'My Life', a book-length poem that presents a fragmented and non-linear autobiography. Hejinian has been a significant figure in contemporary American poetry and has also taught at the University of California, Berkeley.
Books
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1. My Life and My Life in the Nineties
"My Life and My Life in the Nineties" is a collection of autobiographical prose poems that explore the author's experiences, thoughts, and memories. The author uses an innovative approach to narrative and form, constructing each chapter with the same number of sentences as her age in years. The book is a profound exploration of time, identity, and language, offering a unique and thought-provoking perspective on life and the passage of time.
