Alice Fulton's writing hasbeen characterized by The New Yorker as "electrifying,"and the poet herself, according to Publishers Weekly, "maybe Dickinson's postmodern heir."Dance Script With Electric Ballerina, Fulton's award-winning first book, is now considered aclassic of contemporary poetry. On its release, reviewers commented:"She achieves . . . intellectualsubstance . . . without sacrificing emotional richness. Fulton's lively,distinctive style and buoyant faith . . . are most evident." -- Choice"Her fast-paced verserolls off the tongue like colloquial speech, or flows like rhythms ofAmerican jazz." -- Publishers Weekly"Fulton's distinct voicemarks her as a poet to watch." -- Library JournalOne of "two extremelyimpressive poetic debuts in 1983. By the time she's through, we want toshout 'encore!'" -- David Lehman, Newsday and The Philadelphia Inquirer"Reading her . . . youmust sharpen your spirit to be moved by what is uncanny and rare."-- Matthew Gilbert, The Boston Review"Delightful, energeticpoems, alive with the exhilaration of creation." -- Stephen C. Behrendt,Prairie Schooner
