<DIV><p>Selectively painting over much of a forgotten nineteenth-century book, Ruefle&rsquo;s ninth publication brings new meaning to an old story. What remains visible is delicate poetry: artfully rendered, haunted by its former self, yet completely new. A high-quality replica of the original aged, delicate book in which Ruefle &ldquo;erased&rdquo; the text, this book will appeal to fans of poetry as well as visual art.</p><p><b>Mary Ruefle</b>&rsquo;s poems and prose have appeared in <i>Best American Poetry</i> and <i>The Next American Essay</i>. Her many awards include a Guggenheim and an NEA. She is currently teaching at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.</p></DIV>