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Contemporary Poetry
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Poetry AnthologiesPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025574257
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 420
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Contemporary Poetry, curated by the distinguished critic and poet Marguerite Ogden Bigelow Wilkinson, serves as a premier anthology showcasing the vibrant landscape of verse during the early twentieth century. Compiled at a pivotal moment in literary history, this collection brings together the voices that defined the modern era, offering readers a comprehensive look at the evolution of poetic form and expression in both American and British literature.
The work provides not only a selection of significant poems but also insightful commentary that places these pieces within their cultural and aesthetic contexts. Wilkinson explores themes of nature, humanity, and the changing social fabric of the post-war world, highlighting the shift toward modernism and the experimentation that characterized the period. Featured poets represent a diverse array of styles, from traditional lyricism to the emerging free verse movement.
This volume remains an essential resource for students of literature and lovers of poetry alike, capturing the spirit of an age defined by creative ferment. Through Contemporary Poetry, readers can rediscover the foundational works that shaped the trajectory of 20th-century literature and appreciate the enduring power of the written word.
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