After the Flood
Book • 2025
Robert Polito's 'After the Flood' is a biographical study of Bob Dylan, tracing his artistic development and cultural significance across decades.
Polito pays particular attention to Dylan's later work, including reflections on the song 'Key West' and themes of storytelling and continuity.
The book situates Dylan within broader literary and musical traditions, offering critical analysis and narrative biography.
Polito's approach combines scholarly rigor with accessible prose, making the life and work of Dylan compelling to both fans and critics.
The biography explores how personal narrative and public persona intertwine in Dylan's career.
Polito pays particular attention to Dylan's later work, including reflections on the song 'Key West' and themes of storytelling and continuity.
The book situates Dylan within broader literary and musical traditions, offering critical analysis and narrative biography.
Polito's approach combines scholarly rigor with accessible prose, making the life and work of Dylan compelling to both fans and critics.
The biography explores how personal narrative and public persona intertwine in Dylan's career.
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