Monolithos: Poems, 1962 and 1982

reviewed by Elizabeth Knapp

Originally published on October 1, 2000

Among a handful of others, including Louise Glück, Jorie Graham, Carl Phillips and Linda Gregg, Gilbert is one of the foremost contemporary poets on myth.

Jackstraws

reviewed by Elizabeth Knapp

Originally published on August 1, 1999

In the deep sea of American poetry, Simic is our winning angler. He reels in the catch, and we sit down for the feast, supping on a poetry of succulent thrill and delight.