The Only True Republic For Which We Stand is Our Imagination, or How to 'Read at Whim'

An excerpt from Michael Klein's new collection, 'Happiness Ruined Everything'

Michael Klein and Writer In The World

Feb 25, 2026

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Michael Klein

MICHAEL KLEIN has written five books of poetry, including, “The Early Minutes of Without: New & Selected Poems.” His new book, “Happiness Ruined Everything: Essays” has just been published by Galileo Press.