The Sentinel

John Ashbery's esteem for A. F. Moritz has been seconded repeatedly by critics and readers. Starting in 1975 with "Here" and continuing through the years to Moritz's latest, "The Sentinel, " this poet has carved an important career in poetry. This new collection has already begun garnering praise and awards: the title poem was honored by the prestigious "Poetry" magazine. These poems, exploring everything from vanishing civilizations to nature's mysteries, display Moritz's intelligence and insight blended with a supple craft and wordplay that have made his work unique in the field.