Poetry. "A few lines cannot do justice to this sumptuous collection for poetry lovers, FAMILY ARCHAEOLOGY is a feast. Exquisite smaller works peep out among the overwhelming plentitudes of the three long sequences that make up most of the book; but these are so compelling, original and generous--not to say witty, sexy and moving--that each well deserves a full-length essay of appreciation"--Harry Matthews. Ian Monk was born near London but now lives in France. He is a poet and translator and has been a member of Oulipo since 1998.