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Six American Poets

An Anthology

Joel Conarroe

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English
Vintage Books
01 February 1994
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.
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Imprint:   Vintage Books
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   Vintage Books ed
Dimensions:   Height: 202mm,  Width: 133mm,  Spine: 18mm
Weight:   255g
ISBN:   9780679745259
ISBN 10:   0679745254
Pages:   320
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

The author of books and essays about American poetry and fiction,Joel Conarroe is president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, which awards fellowships to artists and scholars. He has previously served as chairman of the English department and dean of arts and sciences at the University of Pennsylvania and as executive director fo the Modern Language Association. He has earned degrees from Davidson College, Cornell University, and New York University, and has been awarded honorary doctorates by several institutions.

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