Reflections of a Generalist
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ALAN CONTRERAS, a regular contributor to this magazine, is the author of four books of poetry and more than a dozen works of nonfiction, principally about ornithology and higher education law. In contrast, The Gay Imagination is a collection of pieces about poetry and music, areas in which the author proves to be a sharp and knowledgeable writer. He applies a keen intelligence and a cultivated taste that reveal an impressive familiarity with a wide range of poetry.

Philip Gambone’s latest book, Zigzag, is a collection of short stories about the lives of older gay men.