Quote of the day
Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
Nathaniel Mackey
Born: 1947 (age 77)
Bio: Nathaniel Mackey is an American poet, novelist, anthologist, literary critic and editor. He is the Reynolds Price Professor of Creative Writing at Duke University and a Chancellor of The Academy of American Poets. Mackey is currently teaching a poetry workshop at Duke University.
Known for:
- Splay Anthem (2006)
- Bedouin Hornbook (1986)
- Bass Cathedral (2007)
- Nod House (2011)