“... While much recent historicist criticism has assumed early nineteenth-century readers attuned to subtle ideological nuances in poetry, actual responses from readers often come closer to clulessness. ... It is no surprise that no one understood Blake, but other poets… — Andrew Elfenbein Copy Share Image
“A book is an experiment, and as with all experiments, there is a sense of uncertainty about how it will turn out.” — Jerome Groopman Copy Share Image
