A.L. Nielsen is the Kelly Professor of American Literature at Penn State University. His most recent books of poetry are A Brand New Beggar and Tray. He is the author of critical works including Black Chant and Integral Music.
A.L. Nielsen
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A.L. Nielsen is the Kelly Professor of American Literature at Penn State University. His most recent books of poetry are A Brand New Beggar and Tray. He is the author of critical works including Black Chant and Integral Music.