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    Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass
    Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass
    Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass
    Audiobook39 minutes

    Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass

    Written by Lana Del Rey

    Narrated by Lana Del Rey

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    The New York Times bestselling debut book of poetry from Lana Del Rey, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass.

    “Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and the first poem I wrote of many. Some of which came to me in their entirety, which I dictated and then typed out, and some that I worked laboriously picking apart each word to make the perfect poem. They are eclectic and honest and not trying to be anything other than what they are and for that reason I’m proud of them, especially because the spirit in which they were written was very authentic.” —Lana Del Rey

    Lana’s breathtaking first book solidifies her further as “the essential writer of her times” (The Atlantic). The collection features more than thirty poems, many exclusive to the book: Never to Heaven, The Land of 1,000 Fires, Past the Bushes Cypress Thriving, LA Who Am I to Love You?, Tessa DiPietro, Happy, Paradise Is Very Fragile, Bare Feet on Linoleum, and many more. This beautiful hardcover edition showcases Lana’s typewritten manuscript pages alongside her original photography. The result is an extraordinary poetic landscape that reflects the unguarded spirit of its creator.

    Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is also brought to life in an unprecedented spoken word audiobook which features Lana Del Rey reading fourteen select poems from the book accompanied by music from Grammy Award–winning musician Jack Antonoff.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateJul 28, 2020
    ISBN9781797118666
    Author

    Lana Del Rey

    Lana Del Rey is an American singer, songwriter, artist, and poet. Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is her first book.

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    • 5/5
      Released right on time. Lana has her finger on the pulse of the universe, and it shows. In 39 mins I laughed, cried and contemplated my role in the world.

      Mostly it’s 39 mins of being in Elizabeth’s head. Dreams do come true. I cannot wait for the written version.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      that was so beautiful, it’s unbelievable!! Words can’t even go to express how good this was if im going to be really honest!!!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Cried through the whole thing. Went through the five stages of grief and somehow ended up happily satisfied by the last chapter... Lana outdid herself.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Absolutely mesmerizing! You have to listen to this if you can. Lana brings such a great mood to your listening experience. Her voice is like butter and the words flow like water. I was entranced while listening. I clicked on this randomly and I’m so glad I did. You could fall asleep listening to this. Beautiful!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Wasn’t particularly drawn to the words on the text when I first skimmed through this book in passing at a bookstore (perhaps due to the formatting choices that were taken) but as an audiobook, a certain mood, a level of clarity and longing is achieved that I particularly enjoyed and simply vibed with from beginning to end. A great way to end the night — in thought. ??✨

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I've listened many poetry reading, and I have to say that this is yet the most heartfelt and soothing one I've come across. The way Lana corporates poems and music hypnotizes me . Truly a masterpiece.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Soo deep and touching! Lana is just a pure soul. ❤

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    • 4/5
      It was always clear that she can write poetry. Not excellent poetry, but some really raw and good nontheless. She is extremly direct, which maybe is just a personal complaint of mine, and not a flaw of the writing( from what i have seen this is the trend of today). I really love to see how some parts of the poema found their way on the albums
    • 5/5
      Great soothing audio book! I love Lana's voice! I like listening to it at night!
    • 5/5
      this was the best audiobook i’ve ever heard so amazing
    • 5/5
      Es un gran libro de poemas y nos deja conocer otra forma de pensar de Lana Del Rey.
    • 2/5
      Objectively good in the sense that Lana uses language and good prose that are identifiably hers but this, like her music, is just not for me. You’ll probably absolutely love this if you are a fan of her work though.
    • 5/5
      Te amo, Lanita. You're a true poet, finalmente pude leer/escuchar esta joya<3<3
    • 5/5
      AMAZING. AMAZING. Every word, every emotion, I felt all of it.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book of music and poems. It was thought provoking and relaxing. I would listen again❤️
    • 5/5
      Lana Del Rey’s poetry makes my life complete. Her talent is like no other. I’m so glad that her poetry book is out so that it can accompany her breathtaking music!! Thank you Lana for helping me through these tough times with your beautiful words. <3
    • 5/5
      It was like laying in bed with Lana on early morning while the world is slowly waking up and listening her whispering poems from her diary right in my ears. What an experience
    • 5/5
      Love this sooooo much. Need more Lana!!!!!

      Seriously if you are at all inclined to listen to modern or 70s poetry give this a go
    • 4/5
      the audiobook was what made this great, much better than reading it
    • 5/5
      Lana lang malakas YESSSSSSSSS QUEEN OF LITERATURE POP OFF YUH
    • 5/5
      This was amazing! Lana del Rey is wonderful!!!! I love her
    • 5/5
      i loved it! Lanas voice is so hypnotic her mind is so huge
    • 5/5
      I have relistened to this several times a week since first finding it. It's soooo good. If you live and love in Cali, these poems will resonate especially deeply, imo.
    • 4/5
      Very abstract ! Worth a listen. Super Lana Del Rey for sure.
    • 5/5
      Maravilhoso!
      Ouvir esse livro sendo narrado pela Lana é uma experiência que todo mundo deveria ter!