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Roadrunner Singles: Joshua Clover's Poetic Exploration of a Digital Age

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In his latest collection of poems, Roadrunner Singles, Joshua Clover explores the complexities of life in the digital age. From the omnipresence of technology to the rise of social media and its impact on our perception of the world, Clover's poems offer a thought-provoking examination of the ways in which technology is shaping our lives.

Roadrunner (Singles)

by Joshua Clover

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1854 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	135 pages

Clover is a master of language, and his poems are full of vivid imagery and insightful observations. In "The Ballad of the Twittering Machine," he describes the way that social media can create a sense of community, but also how it can be used to spread misinformation and hatred.

The Twittering Machine, it sings and it tweets,
It tells us the news, it tells us the beats,
It tells us the lies, it tells us the cheats,
And we, we listen, we listen, we believe.

In "The Ballad of the YouTube Star," Clover explores the way that social media can create a sense of fame and fortune, but also how it can be used to exploit and commodify people.

The YouTube Star, she's so beautiful and bright,
She makes us laugh, she makes us cry,
She makes us want to be just like her,
But we don't know the price she pays.

Clover's poems are not just about the negative aspects of the digital age. He also explores the ways in which technology can be used for good. In "The Ballad of the Open Source Software," he celebrates the way that open source software can be used to create a more just and equitable world.

The Open Source Software, it's free and it's fair,
It's made by the people, for the people,
It's not owned by any one company,
And it's not controlled by any one government.

Roadrunner Singles is a challenging and thought-provoking collection of poems that offers a unique perspective on the digital age. Clover's poems are full of insights and observations, and they are sure to stay with you long after you finish reading them.

If you're interested in poetry, or if you're simply looking for a thought-provoking read, then I highly recommend Roadrunner Singles. It's a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

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