Books like Atlantis by Mark Doty
Mark Doty, celebrated for his 1993 collection *My Alexandria*, returns with *Atlantis*. The book melds the poet’s deft lyricism with contemporary sensitivity, earning him a Lambda Literary Award and cementing his place in American LGBTQ poetry. Critics and readers alike recognize his sustained excellence, building on the accolades garnered by *My Alexandria* as a National Book Critics Circle Award winner, Los Angeles Times Book Award recipient, and National Book Award finalist.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Mark Doty
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