Paracritical Hinge: Essays, Talks, Notes, Interviews

This volume presents a collection of interrelated pieces representative of Mackey's (literature, U. of California, Santa Cruz) multifaceted work as writer and critic. The essays, talks, and notes address such topics as Robert Duncan's Vietnam War poems, Walt Whitman's interest in phrenology, and the marginalization of African American experimental writing. The volume concludes with six interviews with Mackey focusing on his poetry and fiction. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Nathaniel Mackey is professor of literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and author of several books, including Discrepant Engagement: Dissonance, Cross-Culturality, and Experimental Writing.