My Goodreads review: The 2013 Rhysling Anthology

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The 2013 Rhysling Anthology by John C Mannone

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Full disclosure: I have one poem in this anthology.

Originally intended as a voting tool for the Science Fiction Poetry Association's annual Rhysling Awards, the Rhysling Anthology has become an attractively produced, perfect-bound reader's guide to the year in speculative poetry. All poems were nominated by the members of SFPA.

This year's edition offers 174 pages of short-form and long-form verse in an unusually wide range of forms, styles, & subject matter. The most familiar names in this field are well-represented, as are a vibrant collection of newcomers. Fairy tale & myth appear to be particularly favored this year, though science fiction and darker fantasy also come in for a large share of attention.

The quality of this year's nominees is almost uniformly high, and most readers are likely to find several favorites. A full listing of the poems & poets featured can be found here.







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