A Book Of Common Praise (2002)
Literary Criticism / American / General, - Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, - Literary Criticism / Poetry -
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Robert Boyers
Overview
<p>Miniature critical essays on contemporary poets and fiction writers. Originally written as introductions to public readings, these essays are unabashedly celebratory, a welcome relief from the usual critical fare. As a critic, Boyers has been praised by such literary giants as Harold Bloom and John Bayley.</p>
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