Studying with Miss Bishop - by Dana Gioia (Paperback)

Dana Gioia's "Studying with Miss Bishop" is a captivating literary memoir that offers an intimate look into the lives of six influential writers who helped shape his journey as a writer.

With vivid portraits and witty prose, Gioia recounts his encounters with famous authors Elizabeth Bishop, John Cheever, James Dickey, and Robert Fitzgerald, as well as two unknown but equally inspiring individuals - his Merchant Marine uncle and Ronald Perry, a forgotten poet.

Through these stories, Gioia shares the love and dedication required to pursue a life in writing, while also highlighting the importance of mentorship and the impact that these individuals had on his own literary journey.

With praise from renowned authors such as Julia Alvarez and Jay Parini, "Studying with Miss Bishop" is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been inspired by the power of literature.