Finalist, 2017 Miller Williams Poetry Prize, edited by Billy Collins
Forces an eye-opening change in perspective.
Billy Collins
In Mr. Stevens Secretary, a fictional assistant to Wallace Stevens juggles her roles as a mother, a wife, a believer, and a working woman. Privy at times to the famous poet s personal life, the secretary must balance her curiosity about Stevens with her commitment to her husband, her faith, and the life she desires.
This vivid and compelling character struggles with fears of mental illness and the challenges...
Finalist, 2017 Miller Williams Poetry Prize, edited by Billy Collins