Four Walks in Central Park: A Poetic Guide to the Park - Paperback
by Aaron Poochigian (Author)
A lyrical journey through New York's most iconic green space, one poetic step at a time.
Whether you're a lifelong New Yorker or a first-time visitor, this book offers a fresh, intimate perspective on the park's landscapes, sculptures, and stories. Four Walks in Central Park invites readers to experience the park not just as a destination, but as a living poem. Through four thoughtfully crafted walks--each aligned with a season or mood--this guide blends poetry, history, and personal reflection to illuminate the hidden rhythms of Central Park. Join poet Aaron Poochigian on a walking tour of New York City's Central Park and experience the sights, the history, and the healing power of a walk and a poem. Including maps, historical images, an index, and an exploration of other literary references to Central Park, Four Walks in Central Park is unlike any tour you've ever experienced. Perfect for lovers of poetry, urban nature, and literary walking tours, this book is both a meditative companion and a celebration of one of the world's most beloved public spaces. This beautiful book will be appreciated as a gift for anyone who has or will enjoy Central Park.Aaron Poochigian earned a PhD in classics from the University of Minnesota and an MFA in poetry from Columbia University. His latest poetry collection, American Divine, the winner of the Richard Wilbur Award, came out in 2021. He has published numerous translations with Penguin Classics and W.W. Norton. His work has appeared in such publications as Best American Poetry, The Paris Review, and POETRY.
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