Ed Barrett is author of more than ten books of poetry, including The Boston Trilogy: Rub Out (2003), Kevin White (2007), and Bosston (2008). His plays and libretto for opera include Rhapsody Antigone (1982) and Shaman (1987). Edward Barrett (Ph.D., Harvard University) is Senior Lecturer in Comparative Media Studies/Writing, where his research, teaching, and publications focus on poetry and digital media.