20th-Century American Poetry: An Introduction to Cambridge Literature

Author: Beach
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Part of this book introduces the transition and transformation of American poetry from 19th-century lyric verse to modern poetry, focusing on the analysis and research of major poets such as Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Wallace Stevens, Marianne Moore, and W.C. Williams, as well as their works. The second part emphasizes the exploration of important poetic movements, such as the Harlem Renaissance, New Criticism, Confessionalism, and Decadence. This book discusses and analyzes poetry within the broader context of literature, culture, and social history, providing a relatively comprehensive and in-depth introduction to 20th-century American poetry. Therefore, it is a comprehensive and authoritative work in the field.