Publisher's Synopsis
The Facts On File Companion to 20th-Century American Poetry is an accessible reference to all aspects of American poetry. This encyclopedic guide includes approximately 650 clearly written A-to-Z entries, ranging in length from 500 to 1,500 words. Entries provide concise, authoritative information on particular poems, poets, and subjects, many of which are studied in high school and college courses. Completely comprehensive, The Facts On File Companion to 20th-Century American Poetry is an indispensable guide to the rich contributions made by American poets to this literary form. Rounding out this reference are helpful appendixes, including a general bibliography and a glossary of poetic terms.
