“A lucid, literate introduction to the poet's short but turbulent life. . . . The latest gem in the publisher's already glittering series.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“. . . a lean, incisive biographical-critical book by one of our outstanding literary commentators.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“One of the best products of the currently booming brief-biography genre.” –Booklist
“A solid, factual account. . . [a] superb, informative book.” –Library Journal
