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THE bible of modern American poetry. I've had my copy for 14 years now. If you can, get its companion -- The Poetics of the New American Poetry -- which can be a little bit of a hunt to find.
THE bible of modern American poetry. I've had my copy for 14 years now. If you can, get its companion -- The Poetics of the New American Poetry -- which can be a little bit of a hunt to find.
Not appreciated enough: Charles Reznikoff. Reading any of his succinct poems is a great way to start the day.