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National Anthem

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I read a lot of contemporary poetry this year, and this was really one of the best books I read. While there's a lot of poets writing about political issues right now, what I like about Prufer's treatment of issues like Iraq, and American consumerism, is that he's able to address these things without slipping into the rhetorical mode. Subtle, musical and full of interesting metaphors and symbols, the book moves between the political and the personal with surprising ease, and really creates a lasting impression. I wish I was being more articulate, but trust me, this is a really interesting book and deserves some attention.