About the Author

BRIAN SWANN is the author of numerous books of poetry, fiction, children s books, and poetry in translation. He has also edited several anthologies of Native American literature. He teaches at Cooper Union in New York City.

Reviews

Brian Swann s formidable learning and fluency, as a translator, critic, and scholar are brought to bear in the poems of this new collection, winner of the 2015 Autumn House Poetry Prize. Mark Jarman, Hudson Review"

In these thought-provoking poems, some close to prose-poetry, one never knows whereBrian Swannmay be headed, although we find out by the end of a page or two, wherein he sets up a few surprises and usually closes with a stark illumination. My San Antonio"