Books Like The Fish by Marianne Moore | Suggesting Reading

The Fish What Do I Read Next?

Moore's collection of essays Predilections, published in 1955, contains essays on major poets such as Wallace Stevens, William Carlos Williams, and Ezra Pound, as well as Moore's own idiosyncratic views on poetry and nature.

Mark Kurlansky's 1998 book, Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World, tells the story of the cod, a fish that contributed to the economic development of New England and contributed words such as "codpiece" to the English language. Kurlansky also includes a dozen recipes for cod dishes.

Lyla Foggia's 1995 study, Reel Women: The World of Women Who Fish, explores the history of women who love to fish. Foggia's book is also an excellent resource guide listing organizations, clubs, and businesses for and about women who fish.

Craig Lesley's novel The Sky Fisherman (1995), tells the story of a rugged small town Oregon family and their trials...
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