num_pages: 288
description: Fables and Distances showcases the full spectrum of the genius of John Haines. Through essays and letters, he reflects on the craft and value of poetry, the arts and their influence in public life, the creative spirit in art and literature, and wilderness and nature. Together, these pieces act as an homage and tribute to this singular force in literature.
language: English
title: Fables and Distances: New and Selected Essays
titlecomplete: Fables and Distances: New and Selected Essays
genres: Poetry
ratings_count: 14
publisher: Graywolf Press