Twentieth-century American poetry / edited by Dana Gioia, David Mason, Meg Schoerke.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gioia, Dana

Mason, David, 1954-

Schoerke, Meg.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American poetry--20th century.

American poetry.

Physical Description:

xlvi, 1143 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : McGraw Hill, [2004]

Summary:

A landmark publication--the first anthology of 20thcentury American poetry

Written by three poetry scholars, including 2002 American Book Award winner Dana Gioia, this anthology spans the development of American poetry throughout the 20th century. The first of its kind, this anthology includes both well-known poets and poems, and the work of talented poets often neglected by the critics.

Arranged according to major movements in American poetry (Modernist Poets, Harlem Renaissance, Midcentury Poets, Confessional Poets, Surrealist Poets, Deep Image Poets, etc.), "20th Century American Poetry provides a comprehensive historical and cultural overview--a valuable resource for both literature students and poetry lovers.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [1044]-1116) and index.

ISBN:

0072400196

0071427791

OCLC:

52853349