Brief biographical sketches and discussions of the poetry of four major American poets of the nineteenth century. Includes selections from their works.

A compelling collection of essays on the state of contemporary poetry

Late in his life T. S. Eliot, when asked if his poetry belonged in the tradition of American literature, replied: “I’d say that my poetry has obviously more

What do American poets mean when they talk about freedom? How can form help us understand questions about what shapes we want to give our poetic lives, and how