The Millions Poetry Corner

March 30, 2004 | 2 books mentioned

Over the last year it seems that Spencer Reece has become the poet laureate of The Millions, mostly because his poem in last summer’s new fiction issue of the New Yorker was so amazing. Now, finally, his first collection of poetry, named after that poem I loved, The Clerk’s Tale, has been released. I’ve got my copy on order and I can’t wait to get it. While I’m waiting, I’ve been reading this interview with Reece.

A Note

From the book I’m reading right now: “For it is certainly true that negligence in ladies destroys shame in their maids.”

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created The Millions and is its publisher. He and his family live in New Jersey.