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Literary Hub - "Most Anticipated Poetry of 2026"
"A poetics of magic and experience, of submission and resistance, of saying and seeing who and what we are in stereo." --Terrance Hayes
Brief description: Adrian Matejka is the author of six poetry collections and the graphic novel Last on His Feet. He has been nominated for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, served as the poet laureate of the state of Indiana from 2018-2019, and is editor-in-chief of Poetry magazine. He lives in Chicago.
Review Quotes: This exceptional collection from Matejka puts his agile, musical voice, vivid imagery, and talent for cultural critique on full display. The result is a fantastic entry point for readers unfamiliar with Matejka's work. An essential volume for his fans.--Publishers Weekly, starred review