Posted March 04, 2019 by Mara Brandsdorfer
The Times Literary Supplement reviewed two of poet David Mason's recent books including Voices, Places (Paul Dry Books, January 2018), calling it, "A collection of literary essays with a personal spin, as enjoyably unpredictable in their subject matter as the poems." [Details]
Posted February 07, 2018 by Mara Brandsdorfer
Library Journal gave a starred review to Voices, Places by David Mason in their February 1, 2018 issue.From Library Journal:In this profoundly curious collection, poet Mason (Davey McGravy, Ludlow) has gathered a selection of criticism that attempts to link the importance of place with the development of the poet's voice.... [Details]
Posted January 15, 2018 by Mara Brandsdorfer
The American Scholar website featured an excerpt of Voices, Places by David Mason, saying, "David Mason finds poetry while exploring the world." See the article, and read the excerpt at theamericanscholar.org. [Details]
Posted November 20, 2017 by Mara Brandsdorfer
The November 20, 2017 issues of Publishers Weekly featured Voices, Places by David Mason, saying, "Mason expertly weaves the stories of great writers and places both ancient and new together into an imaginative literary odyssey."From PW:This collection of 19 essays from Mason, former poet laureate of Colorado, is an excellent contribution to the genres of both... [Details]
Posted November 01, 2017 by Mara Brandsdorfer
The November 15, 2017 issues of Kirkus Reviews featured Voices, Places by David Mason, calling it "an illuminating literary cartography with many fascinating ports of call."From Kirkus: A combination of penetrating considerations of renowned and out-of-fashion poets and keen appreciations of the interplay of landscape and culture.Poet and novelist Mason (English/Colorado Coll.; Sea Salt, 2014,... [Details]