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This unique anthology has as its focus the notion of form in contemporary poetry. No subject has attracted more vigorous discussion within the community of poets and critics in the past ten years. If we are to understand what form is and how it shapes poetic expression, we must turn to the poems themselves for clues. And if we are very lucky, we can listen to the voice of the poets who wrote them.In Ecstatic Occasions, Expedient Forms, contemporary poets have selected one poem, commenting on the occasion of its creation and on the form the poem eventually took. Originally published in 1987 with a selection of 65 poets, this revised and expanded edition adds selections by twenty additional poets. Other revisions include an enlarged glossary of terms, and more expanded biographies of individual poets. The range of contributors is wide, and includes John Ashbery, John Cage, Rita Dove, Alice Fulton, Marilyn Hacker, Yusef Komunyakaa, James Merrill, Thylias Moss, Robert Pinsky, Charles Simic, and Richard Wilbur. Among the new contributions is Wyn Coopers poem Fun, which was the basis for Sheryl Crows Grammyaward winning song All I Wanna Do.
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I appreciate the effort in selecting these poets, but I felt some of the poems fell flat. The commentary was okay, but I wish there were more diverse voices included. Still, it’s a decent read if you enjoy contemporary poetry.
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Ravi Patel
Good but Not for Everyone
I appreciate the effort in selecting these poets, but I felt some of the poems fell flat. The commentary was okay, but I wish there were more diverse voices included. Still, it’s a decent read if you enjoy contemporary poetry.
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Ravi Patel
Good but Not for Everyone
I appreciate the effort in selecting these poets, but I felt some of the poems fell flat. The commentary was okay, but I wish there were more diverse voices included. Still, it’s a decent read if you enjoy contemporary poetry.
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Clara Thompson
A Great Anthology for Poetry Lovers
As a fan of contemporary poetry, I found this collection of 85 leading poets to be quite inspiring. The commentary provided helps deepen the understanding of the poems. Perfect for anyone looking to explore modern poetic voices!
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Clara Thompson
A Great Anthology for Poetry Lovers
As a fan of contemporary poetry, I found this collection of 85 leading poets to be quite inspiring. The commentary provided helps deepen the understanding of the poems. Perfect for anyone looking to explore modern poetic voices!
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