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Title: In my opinion, Ashbery's best
Review: I must say that I haven't always been a believer in Ashbery's aesthetic -- or rather his lack of much else beyond his aesthetic -- but this book is absolutely brilliant, especially for anyone who has a passing familiarity with Henry Darger's singularly bizarre and oddly moving work. What a brilliant move to incorporate Darger into a book-length poem. This book marks the first time I felt I moved fully into Ashbery's work, and those that may have felt intimidated or put-off by him before should read this book first if they're interested in taking another look at him. Now I'm a believer.
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