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Tracy K. Smith's award-winning poetry collection "Life on Mars" explores themes of human existence, with references to David Bowie and interplanetary travel. The poems contemplate the mysteries of life, relationships, and the universe, while also delving into personal experiences such as the poet's loss of her father. Smith's work is praised for its lyric brilliance, political insights, and imaginative vision of a sci-fi future. Through vivid imagery and poignant reflections, "Life on Mars" establishes Smith as one of the top poets of her generation.

Pages

75

Publisher

Graywolf Press