Talking to the Dead Author:Elaine Feinstein A tender work of mourning, this poetry collection?owing to the remembered words of a much-loved husband?recalls the author?s life before marriage and considers a future after her husband?s death. Imagining that future, she confronts the myths of an afterlife, a belief in God, her debts to other poets, and her dependence on friends and children. ... more »At the center of these beautiful lyrics?written with complete control of rhythm and tone?it is a man, rather than grief, that appears clearly.« less