"Metaphysician in the Dark" by Charles Simic is a literary criticism and poetry book published by the University of Michigan Press in 2003. This trade paperback edition is part of the Poets on Poetry series and features Simic's insightful analysis on various poets and their works. With a compact size of 8 x 5.4 inches and 192 pages, this book offers a valuable addition to any poetry enthusiast's collection, exploring topics in American poetry with a unique and thought-provoking perspective.