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BLOODAXE POETRY INTRODUCTIONS; 3; ED. BY NEIL ASTLEY

BLOODAXE POETRY INTRODUCTIONS; 3; ED. BY NEIL ASTLEY

EssaysPoetry
Pages
96
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection, edited by Neil Astley, introduces readers to the works of five significant poets: Jack Gilbert, Jane Hirshfield, Galway Kinnell, and W. S. Merwin. It offers a curated selection of their English and American poetry, including pieces by women authors. The anthology provides an entry point into the diverse voices and styles of 21st-century verse.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveIntellectualThought-Provoking

Genres

Essays Poetry

Authors

G
Galway Kinnell

Galway Kinnell is the author behind Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--Gold Level. This work is a great resource for exploring classic literature.

J
Jack Gilbert

Jack Gilbert is a poet whose work is featured in collections like Bloodaxe Poetry Introductions; 3. He is also known for his collection, Deja que se manchen.

J
Jane Hirshfield

Poet Jane Hirshfield is the author of collections such as Asking, The Beauty, and The Ink Dark Moon. Her work also appears in BLOODAXE POETRY INTRODUCTIONS.

N
Neil Astley

Neil Astley is an editor and anthologist, widely recognized for his work in poetry. He edited the popular collection Staying Alive and the Bloodaxe Poetry Introductions series. His other works include Funny ha-ha, funny peculiar.

W
W. S. Merwin

W. S. Merwin is a poet known for collections such as Poems and The Peacock's Egg. He also contributed to BLOODAXE POETRY INTRODUCTIONS and worked on Collected Haiku of Yosa Buson.