Publisher's Synopsis
In the 20th century many American poets - Allen Ginsburg, T.S. Eliot, Robert Lowell, Anne Sexton, e. e. cummings, and Sylvia Plath, among others - produced memorable works that continue to resonate today. 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 500 clearly written A-to-Z entries 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.
