The Norton Anthology Of Modern & Contemporary Poetry, Vol 2 by Jahan Ramazani

Contemporary Poetry

An expansive anthology of post–World War II poetry in English, this volume surveys major movements and innovations from confessional and Black Arts to Language and performance poetries, pairing landmark works by a broad, international range of poets with concise headnotes, bibliographies, and contextual materials. Organized largely chronologically, it highlights shifting themes of identity, politics, memory, and globalization while showcasing formal experimentation across lyric, narrative, and hybrid modes, offering readers both a historical overview and a rich, diverse map of contemporary poetic practice.

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