Book · 1984 · New York Times reviewed
Across the mutual landscape
Why people recommend it
Across the Mutual Landscape by Christopher Gilbert is an influential and acclaimed poetry book that originally stood as the sole published collection by the author during his lifetime. During an episode of The Book Review podcast titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘Skyfaring’, which was published on July 18, 2024, Greg Coles discussed the background of the late poet. Coles noted that Christopher Gilbert had passed away in 2007 after only ever having published one book, which came out back in 1983 under the title Across the Mutual Landscape. Coles emphasized that this single historical volume had been an influential book within the American poetry community. Returning to the topic later in the same podcast episode, Coles reiterated these biographical and publishing details, reminding listeners of the poet's limited yet powerful output. The discussion on the program provided essential context for poetry readers, illustrating how the author's sparse publication history contributed to his enduring mythical status and the subsequent excitement surrounding newly assembled collections of his life's work.
Who recommended it
- Greg Coles Discussed
Greg Coles — 2 mentions
“Christopher Gilbert who died in 2007 after only ever having published one book it was back in 1983 called across the mutual landscape um it was an influential book”
“Christopher Gilbert who died in 2007 after only ever having published one book it was back in 1983 called across the mutual landscape”