Essence of Foreign Poetry in a Century

Author: Editorial Department of World Literature
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Publishing Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This is a selected collection of foreign poetry, compiled by the Editorial Department of World Literature. It encompasses the works of outstanding poets from various countries over the entire century of the 20th, with a particular focus on the exceptional works of poets from major Western literary nations. This collection is a "sister series" to Essentials of Chinese Poetry in a Century, published by our press. In the vast and rich field of foreign poetry, this book selects the essence that best represents the main trends of world poetry creation in the 20th century. It includes the works of over 300 poets from more than 65 countries, totaling more than 400 poems. These outstanding and diverse poems written in every decade of the 20th century collectively reflect the fundamental characteristics of poetry from various countries. The compilers have paid special attention to selecting concise and representative works that embody various artistic styles, aesthetic pursuits, and poetic schools, striving to help readers discern the general trajectory, trends, tones, and depth of the development of poetry in different countries during the 20th century. The over 100 poets listed in this book are all highly significant. For readers interested in exploring the vast ocean of foreign poetry in the 20th century, this book can serve as an index, providing a starting point for their journey.