The Man With Night Sweats
The Man With Night Sweats
Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1993
Book Brief
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Poem • Nonfiction
San Francisco, California • 1980s
1993
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Man With Night Sweats is a poetry collection by Thom Gunn focusing on themes of loss, mortality, and resilience. The poems explore the emotional and physical impacts of the AIDS epidemic on individuals and communities, offering poignant reflections on the human experience in the face of illness and grief.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Dark
Contemplative
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The Man With Night Sweats by Thom Gunn is celebrated for its profound exploration of mortality and the AIDS crisis, showcasing Gunn's technical mastery and emotional depth. Critics praise its candid and empathetic tone, though some find the themes overwhelmingly somber. Gunn's intricate poetic form effectively conveys a universal sense of loss and resilience.
Who Should Read The Man With Night Sweats?
A reader drawn to The Man With Night Sweats by Thom Gunn likely appreciates introspective and poignant poetry, exploring themes of mortality, love, and loss. Fans of Elegy by Mary Jo Bang or The Dream of a Common Language by Adrienne Rich may find Gunn's work equally compelling for its emotional depth and lyrical mastery.
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Poem • Nonfiction
San Francisco, California • 1980s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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