Synopses & Reviews
The first in the new Tupelo Press Masters seriesIn this collection, Kurt Brown pays tribute to twenty-four leading poets through a masterful act of literary ventriloquism. Channeling the personas of luminaries Robert Bly, Mary Oliver, Charles Simic, and others, the author's razor wit playfully illumines each poet's style and celebrates their voice.
Kurt Brownis the founding director of the Aspen Writers'Conference. He has written six chapbooks and four poetry collections and has edited numerous anthologies. He teaches poetry at Sarah Lawrence College and is on the board of the Poets House in New York City.
Synopsis
Poetry. In this collection, Kurt Brown pays tribute to twenty-four leading poets through a masterful act of literary ventriloquism. Channeling the personas of luminaries Robert Bly, Mary Oliver, Charles Simic, and others, the author's razor wit playfully illumines each poet's style and celebrates their voice.
About the Author
Kurt Brown is the founding Director of the Aspen Writer's Conference (now 30 years old). He received his BA from UConn, his MA from University of Colorado. Brown has edited numerous anthologies and annuals, authored 6 chapbooks, and four poetry collections. He teaches poetry at Sarah Lawrence College and is on the board of Poet's House in NYC.