{"product_id":"fumes-francesco-granieri-9798328161343","title":"Fumes: Inspired Poetry","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFumes: Inspired Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e by Francesco Granieri\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into a world where raw emotion and vivid storytelling converge in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFumes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, a powerful collection of 101 poems by Francesco Granieri. This debut poetry book stems from deeply personal experiences, beginning with Francesco's first foray into poetry during a tumultuous summer in 1997. At just twenty years old, he found solace in writing prose while grappling with the heartache of his mother's incarceration-a consequence of a tragic and violent family history. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFumes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e serves as a companion piece to Francesco's award-winning memoir, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePavarotti and Pancakes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (released in 2018), which details the harrowing, complex and triumphant lives of his Italian-American family against the backdrop of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The poetry in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFumes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e emerged from the intense and emotional process of memoir writing, capturing the echoes of those sessions in lyrical form. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing inspiration from literary giants like Pablo Neruda, Bruce Springsteen, and Frank McCourt, Francesco weaves tender, masculine romanticism with the art of storytelling and unflinching honesty. His poems, some initially conceived as songs, reflect a diverse array of themes and styles, unified by their authenticity and depth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImmerse yourself in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFumes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, where each piece is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of writing. Francesco invites you to explore this collection, offering a glimpse into the burn-off of a family's saga and the beauty that can arise from enduring adversity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Francesco Granieri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798328161343\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d","brand":"Francesco Granieri","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49167158116607,"sku":"9798328161343","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fumes-francesco-granieri-9798328161343","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}