The View from the Curb by Jacob M. Appel: A Poetic Fusion of Suburban Memories and Historical Reverberations
Acclaimed author and psychiatrist Jacob M. Appel invites readers to embark on a poetic journey with his second collection, The View from the Curb. In this remarkable volume, Appel draws on his unique blend of professional expertise and personal history to craft a lyrical narrative that juxtaposes the lighthearted oddities of suburban life with the haunting echoes of pre-war Europe.
Using humor as a balm for tragedy, Appel’s poetry deftly combines formal meter with experimental structures to present a fresh and resonant voice. The collection is as much a reflection on the human condition as it is a meditation on familial and historical memory.
Appel’s rich and varied career informs his writing. As a psychiatrist, ethicist, and historian, he brings depth to his poetic observations. Currently a professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where he directs Ethics Education in Psychiatry and leads the East Harlem Health Outreach Program's Mental Health Clinic, Appel is no stranger to life’s complexities. His professional insights blend seamlessly with his literary expertise, evident in his extensive bibliography, including five novels, ten short story collections, and his previous volume of poetry.
Praise for Jacob M. Appel
With his vast background, Appel has been lauded for his ability to traverse genres and themes, offering readers works that are at once intellectually engaging and emotionally poignant.
Publication Details:
Title: The View from the Curb
Author: Jacob M. Appel
ISBN: 978-1963115116
Genre: Poetry
Release Date: November 12, 2024
About the Author:
Jacob M. Appel is a multifaceted author and educator. In addition to his roles at Mount Sinai, he teaches at Albany Medical College’s Alden March Bioethics Institute and has previously been a writer-in-residence at Yeshiva College and Brown University. He serves as Vice President of the National Book Critics Circle and is actively involved with organizations such as the Bellevue Literary Review and the New York County Psychiatric Society.
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The View from the Curb is a must-read for lovers of poetry and literary reflection. Reserve your copy today and prepare to explore a collection that bridges the personal and the universal, the comedic and the tragic.
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