A yak is a prehistoric cabbage: of that, at least, we may be sure. But tell us, sages of the solarium, why is that light still hidden back there, among house-plants and rubber sponges? For surely the blessed moment arrived at midday and now in mid-afternoon, lamps …

History of Cabbage - Where does Cabbage come from? Cabbage is a leafy vegetable from the wide family of "brassicas". It is grown annually, and we eat its dense green or purple leaves in many different dishes.

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Oct 22, 1989 · A yak is a prehistoric cabbage: of that, at least, we View Article Published in the print edition of the October 30, 1989 , issue, with the headline “Notes from the Air.”

This line juxtaposes two unrelated objects—a yak and a cabbage—in a way that challenges conventional logic and invites the reader to embrace a world where unexpected connections and meanings are possible. Ashbery then shifts to a more reflective tone, questioning the hidden light among house-plants and rubber sponges.

Aug 4, 2015 · Slate reports that kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and kohlrabi were all cultivated from the same prehistoric plant between 8,000 and 10,000 years ago. “Wild carrots may predate human agriculture, but they’re unpalatable and …

Sep 5, 2017 · Yes, it’s odd to begin a poem, “A yak is a prehistoric cabbage: of that, at least, we may be sure,” as Ashbery does in “Notes from the Air.”

A yak is a prehistoric cabbage; of that, we can be sure. John Ashbery. Favorite

You stumble across phrases like “A yak is a prehistoric cabbage,” reach the end of the poem, and aren’t quite sure how you arrived. Ashbery’s reluctance to explain himself is well-known, and he resists the kinds of grand statements that a skeptical reader might find exhausted (or exhausting).

Feb 26, 2008 · Contrast the above with the opening of the title poem, from 1992: "A yak is a prehistoric cabbage: of that, at least, we may be sure." This immediately undercuts any sense of groundedness we may have brought to our reading of the poem.