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The Norton Anthology of Modern and Contemporary Poetry,Used
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A new edition of the acclaimed anthologythe most comprehensive collection of twentiethcentury poetry in English available. 'The most acute rendering of an era's sensibility is its poetry,' wrote the editors in their preface to the first edition. Thirty years later, this thorough and sensitive revision freshly renders the remarkable range of styles, subjects, and voices in Englishlanguage poetry, from Walt Whitman and Thomas Hardy in the late nineteenth century to Carol Ann Duffy and Sherman Alexie in the twentyfirst century.With 195 poets and 1,596 poems, The Norton Anthology of Modern and Contemporary Poetry richly represents the major figuresYeats, Frost, Stevens, Williams, Hughes, Olson, Bishop, Larkin, Plath, Rich, Heaney, and Walcott, among others. It also gives full voice to postcolonial and transnational poets, ethnic American poetries, experimental traditions, and the long poem. Each volume concludes with a Poetics section that provides essential contexts for reading the poems.With substantially new introductions, headnotes, annotations, and bibliographies by the awardwinning scholar and teacher Jahan Ramazani, this anthology is indispensable for all who love poetry. Two volumes, slipcased.
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- Q: What is included in The Norton Anthology of Modern and Contemporary Poetry? A: The anthology includes two volumes slipcased, featuring works from 195 poets and 1,596 poems that span a wide range of styles and voices in twentieth-century English poetry.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is edited by Jahan Ramazani, Ph.D., who is recognized for his scholarship and teaching in poetry.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on April 17, 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does this anthology have? A: The Norton Anthology of Modern and Contemporary Poetry is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition, specifically very good.
- Q: How many pages does the anthology contain? A: The anthology contains a total of 1,136 pages.
- Q: Does this anthology include contemporary poets? A: Yes, it includes both modern and contemporary poets, offering a diverse representation of voices in English-language poetry.
- Q: Are there any special features included in the anthology? A: Yes, the anthology includes new introductions, headnotes, annotations, and bibliographies that provide essential contexts for the poems.
- Q: What categories of poetry does this anthology cover? A: It covers a wide range of poetry, including postcolonial, transnational, ethnic American poetries, and experimental traditions.
- Q: Is this anthology suitable for academic use? A: Yes, this anthology is indispensable for students, teachers, and all who love poetry, making it suitable for academic use.