Contemporary Poets

Overview

From the modernist explorations of the first half of the 20th century to the diverse styles and practitioners of the 21st century, contemporary American poetry has forged a vital and enduring tradition. This volume explores the genre's recent history and development, as succeeding generations of poets have taken up the American idiom and molded it into their own unique modes of expression. This new edition explores contemporary poetry through a selection of critical essays and also features an introductory essay by esteemed professor Harold Bloom.

Details

Publisher

Infobase Publishing

Published

2010

Pages

209

Language

EN

Categories

Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Literary, Juvenile Nonfiction / Literary Criticism & Collections, Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General, Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference / General

ISBN-13

9781604135886