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Burning the May Tree

The Sacrifice of Jim Morrison

by Chris M. Balz

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Burning the May Tree: The Sacrifice of Jim Morrison

Sixth Edition, April 2019

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by Chris M. Balz (Author). Edited by Glenn Edward Smith (Editor) and Jay Scrivner (Assistant Editor). Illustrations by Forrest Gray.

Unlocks the history and significance of the rock band The Doors in terms of Jim Morrison's published poetry. A great way to get started with Jim's poetry and Doors history. The book isn't about The Doors per se, it's about a dynamic in modern culture. The Doors just were the first, best example of it. The idea is to let The Doors become a bridge to understanding that more vague-seeming subject.

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Reviews

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Every time I pick up the new edition of "Burning The May Tree", I discover a thought or idea about Jim’s poetry that strikes me as unique and insightful. Yours is the only book to shine a focused, intelligent and critical light on Morrison’s writing.
- Frank Lisciandro, Editor of "Wilderness", "The American Night", and "The Collected Works of Jim Morrison"
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. . . This essay is outstanding for its intellectually adventurous thrust, its commitment to l’imaginaire social, and its profound sense of responsibility.
- Ewart A. C. Thomas, Dean of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University
Congratulations on winning the Robert Golden Award for your wonderful thesis…
I was delighted with the paper.
- Frank Lisciandro, Editor of "Wilderness", "The American Night", and "The Collected Works of Jim Morrison"
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Great Book! Truly A Must Have For Any Real Doors Fan!
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This is very eye-opening. Thanks I'll prob read it a couple more times…
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Thank you for a truly fascinating read!
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A wonderful read… thanks from TX
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Great book
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Robert M. Golden Medal for Excellence

Stanford University's Robert M. Golden Medal for Excellence in the Humanities and Creative Arts recognizes outstanding achievement in the humanities and the creative arts.

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In order to understand the significance of Morrison as a figure in the history of mass culture, one must understand his central message, and the best cornerstone of such an understanding is a grasp of his poetic works.

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- "burning the may tree"

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