The Facts On File Companion To 20th Century American Poetry (Companion to Literature Series)

Includes more than six hundred A-to-Z entries which provide concise information on particular poems, poets, and subjects which have contributed to this literary form. The Facts On File Companion to American Poetry is a new and indispensable encyclopedic guide to American poetry with more than 1,200 entries, ranging in length from 500 to 1,500 words. Intended for high school and college students, this invaluable resource explores the various writers, works, themes, and movements of this intriguing literary genre The Facts On File Companion to 20th-Century American Poetry is a reference to all aspects of American poetry. This encyclopedic guide includes approximately 500 clearly written A-to-Z entries on particular poems, poets, and subjects, many of which are studied in high school and college courses. A comprehensive guide to American poetry, from 1900 through the early twenty-first century, profiling a selection of poems, popular and lesser-known authors, themes, concepts, periodicals, and movements [edited By] Burt Kimmelman. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 542-546) And Index. An introduction to American poets, poetry and literary movements from the 20th century