The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry

The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry

<b>Penguin's landmark poetry anthology, perfect for learning poems by heart in the age of ephemeral media <br><br>Recipient of the Academy of American Poets' Wallace Stevens Award (Dove)<br></b><br> Rita Dove, Pulitzer Prize winner and former Poet Laureate of the United States, introduces readers to the most significant and compelling poems of the past hundred years in <i>The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry</i>. Now available in paperback, this indispensable volume represents the full spectrum of aesthetic sensibilities-with varying styles, voices, themes, and cultures-while balancing important poems with vital periods of each poet. Featuring works by Mary Oliver, Derek Walcott, John Ashbery, Gwendolyn Brooks, Kevin Young, Terrance Hayes, Li-Young Lee, Joanna Klink and A.E. Stallings, Dove's selections paint a dynamic and cohesive portrait of modern American poetry.