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Winner of the Terrence Des Pres Prize for PoetryThe Spirit Level is the first collection by an exciting new voice in American poetry. Representing the world as a place of feverish energies, David Barber creates a virtuoso tension between playful,MoreWinner of the Terrence Des Pres Prize for PoetryThe Spirit Level is the first collection by an exciting new voice in American poetry. Representing the world as a place of feverish energies, David Barber creates a virtuoso tension between playful, sometimes flamboyant, diction, and the seriousness of his concerns. Balance and grace, but also wit and verbal energy, and a deft hand at shaping the poem, make Barbers first book a superb debut. The Spirit Level by David Barber