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The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry
by
Rita Dove
Penguin proudly presents an unparalleled survey of the best poems of the past century.
Rita Dove, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former U .S. Poet Laureate, introduces readers to the most significant and compelling poems of the past hundred years. Selecting from the canon of American poetry throughout the twentieth century, Dove has created an anthology that represents th...more
Rita Dove, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and former U .S. Poet Laureate, introduces readers to the most significant and compelling poems of the past hundred years. Selecting from the canon of American poetry throughout the twentieth century, Dove has created an anthology that represents th...more
Hardcover, 656 pages
Published
October 25th 2011
by Penguin Books
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This is a beautiful book. I heard Dove interviewed by Bill Moyers, and immediately bought the book. I have been ending the day at school reading a poem twice. Not talking about it, as Dove requested, just reading it. The poems selected in the volume have a range and depth to them. Dove's notes on each author are helpful insights to the poems.
I also have to comment on the physical beauty of the book. When I got it I walked it around my classroom and let the students feel each page, and feel the...more
I also have to comment on the physical beauty of the book. When I got it I walked it around my classroom and let the students feel each page, and feel the...more
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I was definitely skeptical of this- I'm not a huge fan of Dove in general, and poetry anthologies are often collections of pedantic non-poems. This was a pleasant surprise. It includes real poets across a broad swath of the century, focusing on times and schools that deserve the attention. There are some places where I and others would disagree, of course, but you can't argue that she didn't work hard to include the greats.
There are some strange decisions overall (Why include Corso and not Gins...more
There are some strange decisions overall (Why include Corso and not Gins...more
The Penguin Anthology of 20th Century American Poetry edited by Rita Dove (listen to her NPR interview, where she talks about the anthology and provides advice for young poets) collects a few poems from some of the great poets at the the height of their craft between 1900 and 2000, and while Dove notes that some of the poets who were starting to emerge in the latter portion of the century may not be included, it is merely because the anthology had to have a cutoff point and those poets may have...more
If this was a perfect world, everyone would have this book on the bookshelf in one's family room. And an extra copy for every bedside table.
Alas, this is not a perfect world and even if I beg you, even if I plead with you to make this purchase for your home, some will scoff and snort. "Poetry! Bah. Humbug."
If you are not one of those people, the poetry nay-sayers, the people that make this a sadder world, trust me on this: This is the best poetry collection that exists on this planet.
Alas, this is not a perfect world and even if I beg you, even if I plead with you to make this purchase for your home, some will scoff and snort. "Poetry! Bah. Humbug."
If you are not one of those people, the poetry nay-sayers, the people that make this a sadder world, trust me on this: This is the best poetry collection that exists on this planet.
Such a great selection of poets and poems, that I wanted to read them all twice. Unfortunately, I borrowed this from the library, so now I've got to save my nickels and dimes until I can buy my own copy. Well worth dipping into and learning something.
King Library (2nd floor) | PS613 .P47 2011
Nov 28, 2012
Margie
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4 of 5 stars
Recommended to Margie by:
Bill Moyers
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My caveat is that 20th century American poetry is neither my forte nor my favorite.
However, I enjoyed this very much. Dove obviously spent a lot of time working to select the most appropriate pieces for the anthology. And although one might quibble with some of the choices, she did a good job of covering a lot of ground.
However, I enjoyed this very much. Dove obviously spent a lot of time working to select the most appropriate pieces for the anthology. And although one might quibble with some of the choices, she did a good job of covering a lot of ground.
So far, I'm a bit into it but try to read a poem per day.
I love the Creation by James Weldon Johnson, stunningly lyrical, and of course Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is lovely.
I think it was brilliant to put Harlem in as well, it fits nicely.
I love the Creation by James Weldon Johnson, stunningly lyrical, and of course Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is lovely.
I think it was brilliant to put Harlem in as well, it fits nicely.
This is a wonderful anthology! Kudos to Penguin for their collection of fine works.
Apr 29, 2013
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Rita Dove, former U.S. Poet Laureate, Pulitzer Prize winner, and musician, lives in Charlottesville, where she is Commonwealth Professor of English at the University of Virginia.
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