Bethany Schultz Hurst

Miss Lost Nation Bethany Schultz Hurst

Poetry. "From the very first poem to the last, each is processed by Hurst's unmistakable one-of-a-kind voice, imaginings, and dexterity. I was reminded of the first time I ever read the likes of Elizabeth Bishop, James Wright, and Robert Hass. Hurst's voice is just as undeniable; it leaps off the page with a masterful, complex range that weaves narrative and lyric; subversive wit and true emotional grit; social commentary and deep personal longing. MISS LOST NATION that will stay with you, become part of your consciousness." Richard Blanco, Contest Judge"