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Second Contemporary Verse Anthology
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ISBN13: 9781025974255
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Second Contemporary Verse Anthology is a curated collection of early twentieth-century American poetry, compiled by editor and poet Charles Wharton Stork. This volume serves as a significant record of the lyrical and modernist movements that defined the American literary landscape during the 1920s. Drawing from the pages of the influential Contemporary Verse magazine, the anthology features a diverse array of voices and styles, reflecting the creative vitality and experimental spirit of the era.
Readers will find a wide range of themes within these pages, from meditations on nature and the passage of time to explorations of urban life and human emotion. The work showcases the evolution of verse from traditional forms to more modern expressions, offering insight into the shifting sensibilities of the post-war period. As a comprehensive snapshot of a transformative moment in literary history, Second Contemporary Verse Anthology remains an essential resource for scholars of American poetry and lovers of the written word. It captures the essence of a generation seeking to redefine the boundaries of poetic expression through sincerity, clarity, and rhythmic innovation.
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