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American Women Poets In The 21St Century: Where Lyric Meets Language (American Poets In The 21St Century)
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A Thoughtprovoking Mix Of Poetry, Creative Manifesto And Criticism.Poetry In America Is Flourishing In This New Millennium And Asking Serious Questions Of Itself: Is Writing Marked By Gender And If So, How? What Does It Mean To Be Experimental? How Can Lyric Forms Be Authentic? This Volume Builds On The Energetic Tensions Inherent In These Questions, Focusing On Ten Major American Women Poets Whose Collective Work Shows An Incredible Range Of Poetic Practice.Each Section Of The Book Is Devoted To A Single Poet And Contains New Poems; A Brief Statement Of Poetics By The Poet Herself In Which She Explores The Forces Personal, Aesthetic, Political Informing Her Creative Work; A Critical Essay On The Poet'S Work; A Biographical Statement; And A Bibliography Listing Works By And About The Poet. Underscoring The Dynamic Give And Take Between Poets And The Culture At Large, This Anthology Is Indispensable For Anyone Interested In Poetry, Gender And The Creative Process.Contributors: Rae Armantrout, Meimei Berssenbrugge, Lucie Brock Broido, Jorie Graham, Barbara Guest, Lyn Hejinian, Brenda Hillman, Susan Howe, Ann Lauterbach, Harryette Mullen.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'American Women Poets in the 21st Century'? A: The main theme of the book is the exploration of poetry written by American women in the 21st century, focusing on the intersections of gender, experimental forms, and authenticity in lyric poetry.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to this anthology? A: Contributors include notable poets such as Rae Armantrout, Mei-mei Berssenbrugge, Jorie Graham, and Lyn Hejinian, among others.
- Q: What type of content can I expect in each section of the book? A: Each section is dedicated to a single poet and features new poems, a personal 'statement of poetics' by the poet, a critical essay on their work, a biographical statement, and a bibliography of their works.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on August 13, 2002.
- Q: Is this book in new or used condition? A: This book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What can I learn from the critical essays included in the book? A: The critical essays provide insights into each poet's work, discussing the personal, aesthetic, and political forces that shape their poetry.
- Q: Is this anthology suitable for those new to poetry? A: Yes, this anthology is suitable for readers new to poetry, as it offers a diverse range of voices and accessible discussions on contemporary issues in poetry.
- Q: Are there any specific themes explored by the poets in this anthology? A: Yes, the poets explore themes such as gender identity, the nature of experimental writing, and the authenticity of lyric forms in contemporary poetry.