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This unique anthology has as its focus the notion of form in contemporary poetry. No subject has attracted more vigorous discussion within the community of poets and critics in the past ten years. If we are to understand what form is and how it shapes poetic expression, we must... Read Full Overview

This unique anthology focuses on the notion of form in contemporary poetry. Contemporary poets have each selected one poem, commenting on the occasion of its creation and on the form the poem eventually took. The range of contributors is wide, and includes John Ashbery, John... Read Full Overview