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The Lyric South: An Anthology of Recent Poetry From the South
Hardcover
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ISBN13: 9781025476155
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The LYRIC SOUTH: An Anthology of Recent Poetry From the South is a significant collection of verse capturing the literary awakening of the American South during the early 20th century. Edited by Addison Hibbard, this anthology brings together a diverse array of voices that reflect the region's complex landscape, heritage, and changing social dynamics. The work showcases the shift toward modernism while maintaining a deep connection to the lyrical traditions that have long defined Southern writing.
The collection features poems that explore themes of nature, memory, the legacy of the Civil War, and the stark beauty of the Southern countryside. By compiling the works of contemporary poets of the 1920s, Hibbard provides a comprehensive overview of the Southern Renaissance, a period of immense creative output and critical self-reflection. Readers will encounter varied poetic forms, from traditional sonnets to experimental free verse, all united by a shared geographic and cultural consciousness. This anthology serves as an essential primary source for understanding the evolution of American regional literature and the enduring power of Southern poetic expression. It stands as a testament to the vibrancy of a literary tradition that continues to influence American letters today.
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