Six American Poets by Joel Conarroe

Six American Poets by Joel Conarroe

Here are the most enduring works of six great American poets, collected in a single authoritative volume. From the overflowing pantheism of Walt Whitman to the exquisite precision of Emily Dickinson; from the democratic clarity of William Carlos Williams to the cerebral luxuriance of Wallace Stevens; and from Robert Frost's deceptively homespun dramatic monologues to Langston Hughes's exuberant jazz-age lyrics, this anthology presents the best work of six makers of the modern American poetic tradition. Six American Poets includes 247 poems, among them such famous masterpieces as I Hear America Singing, The Idea of Order at Key West, The Dance, and Mending Wall, as well as lesser-known works. With perceptive introductory essays by the distinguished scholar Joel Conarroe and selections that capture the distinctive voices and visions of its authors, this volume is an invaluable addition to any poetry library.

Joel Conarroe is the president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which offers fellowships to artists and researchers. He is the author of books and essays about American poetry and fiction. He formerly worked at the University of Pennsylvania as the chairman of the English department and dean of arts and sciences, as well as the executive director of the Modern Language Association. He holds degrees from Davidson College, Cornell University, and New York University, as well as honorary doctorates from a number of other universities.

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ISBN 13	9780679745259
ISBN 10	0679745254
Title	Six American Poets
Author	Joel Conarroe
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	1993-12-06
Number of pages	320
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