Beginnings: How 14 Poets Got Their Start

by Bill Yarrow and Derek Alger

Each of the fourteen interviews in this collection tells the story of a poet's career, starting with origins that in many cases overcame unlikely beginnings and went on to fortunate educations with inspiring teachers who often became friends and colleagues, and in at least one case a spouse. Then onto publication, books, awards, and, for the majority, their own teaching careers to share their gifts with others in emulation of their own mentors. Each...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0986214620
• ISBN13: 9780986214622
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Serving House Books
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"