About this title: From 'Aql to Zwicky, here is the definitive biographical guide to poetry throughout the world in the twentieth century. Over 900 entries by over 75 international contributors bring a uniquely global perspective to bear on modern verse, encapsulating the lives and works of a vast array of poets in precise, compact detail. By placing canonical poets alongside sometimes underrepresented ones - Andre Breton alongside Jacqueline Risset, Adrienne Rich alongside Maurice Kenny - the volume juxtaposes the already familiar and the newly essential. Written in lively prose, the book includes both ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: Mark Willhardt (Ohio Northern University, USA); Alan Parker (The
Publisher: Routledge, UK
ISBN-13:9780415163552ISBN:0415163552
Description: New. — Over 900 entries by 75 international contributors, all experts in their field— Covers canonical and lesser-known, contemporary poets— Succinct and clear, yet erudite— Truly global coverage ISBN10: 0415163552. read more
Edition: Mark Willhardt (Ohio Northern University, USA); Alan Parker (The
Publisher: Routledge, UK
ISBN-13:9780415163552ISBN:0415163552
Description: New. Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. — Over 900 entries by 75 international contributors, all experts in their field— Covers canonical and lesser-known, contemporary poets— Succinct and clear, yet erudite— Truly global coverage ISBN10: 0415163552. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Routledge, London, United Kingdom
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780415163552ISBN:0415163552
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7"-9" tall. The definitive biographical guide to poetry throughout the world in the twentieth century and the only book of its kind to look at non-English language poets in such detail. Written in lively prose, with over 900 entries by over 75 international contributors, it brings a uniquely global perspective to bear on modern verse, encapsulating the lives and works of a vast array of poets in precise, compact detail alongside expert critical ... read more
Edition: Mark Willhardt (Ohio Northern University, USA); Alan Parker (The
Publisher: Routledge, UK
ISBN-13:9780415163552ISBN:0415163552
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE that we do not offer expedited shipping. Orders placed with the priority shipping option will automatically be canceled. — Over 900 entries by 75 international contributors, all experts in their field— Covers canonical and lesser-known, contemporary poets— Succinct and clear, yet erudite— Truly global coverage ISBN10: 0415163552. read more
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