Maxine Kumin

Selected Poems, 1960-1990

Gathered from nine collections representing three decades of work, these poems—newly available here in a rich and varied volume—celebrate the growth of a major artist.

Since the publication of her first book of poetry, Halfway, Maxine Kumin has been powerfully and fruitfully engaged in the "stuff of life that matters": family, friendship, the bond between the human and natural worlds, and the themes of loss and survival.

"A perceptive, distinctive voice. . . . The evolution and inherent integrity of Kumin's poetry, wise, generous, and passionate, is deftly captured in this forceful selection." —Publishers Weekly

"A welcome addition to any poetry library."—Richard Tillinghast, New York Times Book Review

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year