Late Invocation for Magic
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong and we'll take a look.
Thanks – we got it. We'll review and follow up if needed.
In poems selected from his long career, Jim Daniels focuses on Detroit and other Rust Belt cities, where issues of class and race and justice play out in the streets and kitchens and backyards and garages of the Americans trying to live and make a living there. Known for his courage, clarity, and accessibility, Daniels examines the tension between our idealized country and the messier cultural and economic divides, often focusing on those who can't afford or have access to "magic."
Jim Daniels
Jim Daniels was born in Detroit and currently lives in Pittsburgh. His poems have been heard on National Public Radio and have appeared in numerous publications including Paris Review, Kenyon Review and Michigan Quarterly and he has had several chapbooks published. His first book Places/Everyone, won the inaugural Brittingham Prize in Poetry.
More by Jim Daniels
Why Readwise Books?
Readwise Books is an ebook & audiobook platform that automatically logs how much you and your friends read, making it fun and easy to read more. Learn more →