National Poetry Month 2017
The Academy of American Poets held the inaugural National Poetry Month in April of 1996. Every spring since, the month of April has been dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of the arts and humanities to American culture through the reading, writing, and sharing of poetry.
"The Best of the Best of American Poetry," edited by Robert Pinsky.
100 poems selected by Robert Pinsky that represent each volume in "The Best American Poetry" series.
"Postmodern American Poetry: A Norton Anthology," edited by Paul Hoover.
Bringing together foundational postmodern poets like Charles Olson, Denise Levertov, and Allen Ginsberg with new voices like Christian Bok, Kenneth Goldsmith, and Katie Degentesh, "Postmodern American Poetry" is the essential collection for a new generation of readers.
"In Montgomery, and Other Poems," by Gwendolyn Brooks.
Composed of three sections, this collection features the final poems of the late poet laureate of Illinois. The first section, "In Montgomery," is a verbal description of a visit made by the poet and a highly talented photographer for Ebony Magazine, Moneeta Sleet. This is followed by a section of poetic character sketches. The final section is based upon a well known building located in the Black ghetto of Chicago's south side.
"Words of Protest, Words of Freedom: Poetry of the American Civil right Movement and Era: An Anthology," edited by Jeffrey Lamar Coleman.
Poetry is an ideal artistic medium for expressing the fear, sorrow, and triumph of revolutionary times. "Words of Protest, Words of Freedom" is the first comprehensive collection of poems written during and in response to the American civil rights struggle of 1955–75.
"Dead Man's Float," by Jim Harrison.
Jim Harrison's final book of poems, published only a few months before his death.
"The Shape of Poetry: A Practical Guide to Writing Poetry," by Peter Meinke.
Focusing on the foundations of poetry, this reference teaches aspiring poets the mechanics of writing verse. Offering advice on the abstract poetic notions--what makes good poetry, the meaning and inspirations of poetry--and the concrete--how to start a poem, how to craft its shape, and how to use the various poetic forms--this concise and insightful book provides inspiring and practical instruction
"American Poetry. The Twentieth Century. Volumes One and Two."
This landmark anthology, part of a series that will eventually cover the entire century, gathers nearly 1500 poems by over 200 poets to restore American poetry's most brilliant era in all its beauty, explosive energy, and extraordinary diversity.
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