Daniel Harris's poems sparkle with the energy that comes from the collision between seemingly disparate artistic traditions. He deftly turns classical and contemporary English poetic forms in a kaleidoscope of intersecting concerns: Jewish identity, Western aesthetic practice and sharp scrutinies of modern relationships. Engaging with this rich poetic tapestry—wrought from a musician's ear, a painter's eye, a scholar's mind—offers deep and salutary rewards.

—Professor Cynthia Scheinberg, Dean of Graduate Literary Studies, Mills College, Berkeley, California