Kenneth Patchen: Rebel Poet in America

The definitive biography of American author and artist Kenneth Patchen (1911-1972) by Larry Smith. "It has taken more that twenty-five years for this great poet's underground life to see the light of day in this rich, thorough, compelling biography. Patchen, our most unfortu¬nate, forgotten, unique man of American letters and of' passionate mercy' created his own wonder world of words, kingdoms and creatures to save himself—and us all: HURRAH FOR ANYTHING and HALLELUJAH ANYWAY!" -- Norbert Blei