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Summary: Electrifying
Review: First of all, I'm shocked that I am the first person to review this book, which was released a few months ago. I'm no poetry "expert," though I do know what I like, and I like this guy. But where is everybody? I thought this volume, as well as others in the American Poets Project, would have received more attention. Especially William Carlos Williams, a voice like no other, intoxicating in a way that Whitman is, but a more modern voice, more syncopated. And there is the same love of the world around him, mostly simple, sometimes broken things. No doubt, he is one of the main voices of the 20th century and he well deserves his place in the pantheon.
If you have never read W.C. Williams, this is a great place to start. If you have, this volume is a beautifully presented distillation of his work and will be sure to offer some new revelations.
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Summary: An Excellent Beginning
Review: If you haven't read Williams, and need a place to start, this is an excellent beginning. Pinsky has an admiration for the breadth of Williams, and is concerned with representing Williams at his freshest and most involving--without sacrificing Williams brilliancies or his most engaging pieces. Glancing through the reviews for all of the Poets Project books, I'm surprised little has been said about the physical product. For a small book, it's bound heartily and attractively, but more importantly, the print is easy to read--making it enjoyable to peruse and travel with, say to Patterson. If you enjoy this, the volumes on Edna St. Vincent Millay, Walt Whitman, and Karl Shapiro are top notch as well.
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