Fear of Dreaming: The Selected Poems [Paperback] CARROLL, Jim

Description

1993 Penguin edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This compelling collection showcases the raw, confessional poetry of Jim Carroll, a celebrated voice in the 1970s New York underground literary scene. Carroll’s gritty verse captures the harsh realities of urban life, addiction, and youthful rebellion with unflinching honesty and vivid imagery. As a former teenage hustler and heroin addict who found redemption through writing, Carroll’s poems offer a visceral, autobiographical window into the underbelly of the city. This Penguin edition brings together his most influential works, including excerpts from his seminal book “The Basketball Diaries,” which was later adapted into a cult classic film. For fans of the Beat Generation and gritty, transgressive literature, this well-preserved copy is a must-have, preserving the authentic voice of a counterculture icon whose legacy continues to resonate.