The Anthologist

Paul Chowder is trying to write the introduction to a new anthology of rhyming verse, but he’s having a hard time getting started. The result of his fitful struggles is The Anthologist, Nicholson Baker’s brilliantly funny and exquisite love story about poetry.

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A New York Times Notable Book, 2009

Favorite Fiction of 2009–_Los Angeles Times
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Best Books of 2009–_The Christian Science Monitor
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Best of 2009–Slate.com

"A Year’s Reading" Favorites, 2009–_The New Yorker

_ _Best Books of 2009–Seattle Times

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