Reviews of By Herself

“No poet will read this book without learning something new about the nuances of the craft, and no critic will read it without realizing the need for such liveliness.” —Library Journal

“The 26 women who reclaim poetry in these essays are generous in their gift of it to readers of both genders. Moreover, they tackle virtually every important issue a poetry lover might think of, and do so in consistently original ways.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Collectively these documents explore a wide range of problems in and about poetics, politics and gender.” —Publishers Weekly

“Anyone who is interested in poetry will most certainly find this collection illuminating, provocative, inspiring, and fun.” —The Bloomsbury Review