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by Rachel Hadas

In this engrossing collection of essays, Rachel Hadas describes a life immersed in the mind, a life of books and of "A mind is like that, too. Books and attention, books as attention, conversation, books as conversation--endless attention and attentiveness are required." Hadas ranges widely in her subjects, exploring autobiography, poetry ancient and contemporary, the craft of writing, and the discipline of criticism.

360 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2007

About the author

Rachel Hadas, is a teacher, writer, and the author of numerous books of poetry,
essays, and translations. She has been a finalist for the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize."