Sonnets from the Patagonian is a witty, irreverent, and historically important collection of sonnets that captures the essence of the early Modernist scene in Greenwich Village. Each sonnet is a portrait of someone Evans knows, from luminaries like Gertrude Stein and Carl Van Vechten to lesser-known figures like Allen Norton. The sonnets are full of in-jokes and references that would have been familiar to Evans's contemporaries, but they also offer a fascinating glimpse into the personalities and relationships that shaped the development of Modernism. As the first work published by the short-lived Claire Marie press, Sonnets from the Patagonian is a significant literary artifact that sheds light on a pivotal moment in American literary history.