Contemporary British Poetry (Readers' Guides to Essential Criticism, 86)

This Reader's Guide Provides A Timely Critical Overview That Allows Readers To Orient Themselves Authoritatively In The Rapidly-evolving Field Of Contemporary British Poetry. Focusing On Key Themes And Issues, And A Wide Range Of Poets, The Guide Captures The Intersection Between The Historical And Cultural Contexts Of Critical Debate Today-- Anthologies And Canon Formation -- Approaches To Contemporary British Poetry -- Postcolonialism -- Gender, Sexuality And Class -- Experiment And Language -- New Environments -- Conclusion: Criticism Today. David Wheatley ; Consultant Editor: Nicolas Tredell. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 186-195) And Index. This Reader's Guide provides a timely critical overview of the rapidly-evolving field of contemporary British poetry