At least the selection of poets includes two British-based writers I've
never had a chance to witness, not that I'll make a special trip and brave
the very real crowds in order to see them. Any guesses on who will be the
next poet laureate? Extrapolating from previous choices and frequency of
appearance at the LC, I'm almost willing to bet real money on it being
Frank Bidart, except for the geographic monopoly of New England poets in
recent years. One unintentionally-campy reading by FB was enough for me,
so I hope it's not him, but the local "grooming" has been quite visible.
Watch for the bookmakers' odds! Barry Alpert
http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2007/07-133.html
|