Thursday, August 02, 2007

Congrats, Chuck.


Today, Charles Simic was named Poet Laureate.

I remember first reading his work in 2001, being stunned, and immediately falling in love. It's minimal, surreal yet mundane, and unbelievably well-constructed.

If I had to pick a favorite poet - and really, no one's forcing me to - it'd be Simic, hands down.

Go do yourself a favor and pick up Walking the Black Cat or Hotel Insomnia. You will enjoy them.
that one guy you know, 8:49 PM | | | | | | | | |

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