Who Was Cousin Alice? and Other Questions

Exploring personal and literary themes, this collection features memoirs and critical essays that delve into American poet John Matthias' early family memories and broader inquiries into his wife's British lineage. The essays cover a range of topics, including the intersections of poetry with insomnia and murder, as well as reflections on notable literary figures like W.H. Auden and Gabriel García Márquez. Matthias also includes poems that engage with his essays, creating a rich dialogue. His approachable prose invites a general audience to appreciate this critical exploration.