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We do not think of poetry as Oates's genre; she is so cherished and prolific in prose, especially fiction (e.g., A Book of American Martyrs), that it is difficult to recall that she has always taken an interest in the field, as both critic and writer. This new collection includes works of widely varying lengths and perspectives, from near-narrative pieces such as "Doctor Help Me" to lyrics almost like epigrams such as "The First Room" and ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More