content: I was delighted to find this book. Rather than quoting Nash's verse at length, Parker uses quotes quite judiciously to illustrate various points he's making. This made me want to read more of Nash's collections, which I feel is an indicator of a good biography.I thought the book was well-paced and engaging. I'm not a big fan of biographies (I tend to find them overwrought and melodramatic), but enjoyed this quite a bit.