Hoagland, Tony

Hoagland’s poetry earns the oft-misused adjective uncompromising for its directness in the face of reality’s “blithering whirlwind of wonder.” Though one wishes his life had not ended so soon, this collection will stand as a fitting capstone to a stellar poetic career.

Hoagland imbues smooth narrative with irony and surreal humor to deliver an especially rewarding book. Recommended for all poetry readers.