Maureen McLane is a poet with two published volumes of poetry: Same Life and World Enough. My Poets explores the poets who most affected Maureen McLane: Chaucer, Elizabeth Bishop, Wallace Stevens, William Carlos Williams, Marianne Moore, H.D., Louise Gluck, Fanny Howe, Emily Dickinson, and Shelly. Each chapter sparkles with insights on the poets McLane finds so inspirational. If you love poetry, you’ll love Maureen McLane’s guided tour of her favorite poets. GRADE: B+
I used to read a lot of poetry but somehow it’s gotten away from me over the last decade. Will look for this.
Maureen McLane sure makes you want to read poetry again, Patti!
I still read poetry, but admit a love for the classics and a few of the offbeats.
Rick, Maureen McLane’s enthusiasm for poetry and her favorite poets is contagious. I wanted to drop everything and read some poetry after finishing her book!