Wild Hundreds (Pitt Poetry Series)

by Nate Marshall

Description

This collection is a vibrant and unflinching love song to Chicago, celebrating the city's soul through its overlooked people, vibrant culture, and often-unseen places. Marshall's powerful voice navigates the complexities of urban life, offering a perspective that resonates far beyond the typical tourist trails. Through vivid imagery and sharp observations, the poems explore themes of community, identity, and the enduring spirit of a city often defined by its headlines. It's a profound exploration of what it means to belong to a place, capturing the raw beauty and resilience found in its heart.

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paperback

University of Pittsburgh Press

Published Jan 1, 2015

80 pages

ISBN: 9780822981084

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Community Reviews(1)

@gxuosiJul 3, 2026

this was a pretty solid collection, i just didn't connect with it as much as i wanted to due to the tempo/line breaks

Details

First Published

2015

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Wild Hundreds (Pitt Poetry Series) by Nate Marshall.

Racism/Discrimination
Violence
Death/Grief