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Poems For The Millennium: The University Of California Book Of Modern And Postmodern Poetry, Vol. 2: From Postwar To Millennium
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As We Come To The Beginning Of A New Century, We Find That The Entire Vista Of Modern Poetry Has Dramatically Changed. Poems For The Millennium Captures The Essence Of That Change, And Unlike Any Anthology Available Today It Reveals The Revolutionary Concepts At The Very Heart Of Contemporary Poetry. International In Its Coverage, These Volumes Bring Together The Poets And Poetry Movements That Radically Altered The Ways That Art And Language Express The Human Condition. Volume 2 Offers A Dazzling Chronicle Of The Second Great Awakening Of Experimental Poetry In The Twentieth Century. Ranging From The Period Of World War Ii Through The Cold War To The Onset Of The Twentyfirst Century, This Volume Presents Two Galleries Of Individual Poets Such As Holan, Olson, Rukeyser, Jabs, Celan, Mac Low, Pasolini, Bachmann, Finlay, Ginsberg, Adonis, Rich, U Tam'Si, Baraka, Takahashi, Waldman, And Bei Dao. There Are Also Samplings Of Local And International Movements: The Beats, The Vienna Group, The Cobra Poets And Artists, The Arabiclanguage Tammuzi Poets, The Creators Of A New Concrete Poetry, The Postwar Poets Of Japan, The Italian Novissimi And Avanguardia, The Chinese Misty Poets, And The North American Language Poets. In Addition, An Extended Section Is Devoted To Examples Of The Art Of The Manifesto And Two Smaller Groupings Of Traditional Oral Poets And Of Experimenters With Machine Art And Cyberpoetics. Poeteditors Jerome Rothenberg And Pierre Joris Provide Informative And Irreverent Commentaries Throughout. They Challenge Old Truths And Propose Alternative Directions, In The Tradition Of The Manifestos That Have Marked The Art And Poetry Of The Twentieth Century. The Result Is Both An Essential Resource For Experiencing The Full Range Of Contemporary Poetic Possibilities And An Arresting Statement On The Future Of Poetry In The Millennium Ahead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Poems for the Millennium, Vol. 2'? A: The book focuses on modern and postmodern poetry, capturing the evolution of poetic expression from the post-World War II era to the beginning of the twenty-first century.
- Q: Who are the poet-editors of this anthology? A: The anthology is edited by Jerome Rothenberg and Pierre Joris, who provide commentaries that challenge traditional views and offer new perspectives on contemporary poetry.
- Q: What types of poets are included in Volume 2? A: Volume 2 includes a diverse range of poets such as Holan, Olson, Rukeyser, Jabès, Celan, and many others, representing various movements and styles in poetry.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 912 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this volume? A: The book was published on April 21, 1998.
- Q: Is this edition a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Poems for the Millennium, Vol. 2'.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any specific movements highlighted in this anthology? A: Yes, the anthology highlights various movements such as the Beats, the Vienna Group, and the Cobra poets, among others.
- Q: What themes are explored in the poetry featured in this volume? A: Themes explored include the human condition, experimental poetry, and the evolution of artistic expression through the twentieth century.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to modern poetry? A: Yes, the anthology serves as an essential resource for both newcomers and those familiar with modern poetry, providing insights into its diverse range.