Models of the Universe: An Anthology of the Prose Poem

Here at last is a comprehensive anthology of one of the world's most fascinating literary hybrids. This strange sub-genre encompasses the history of modern poetry, from its beginnings in romanticism... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 093244069X
• ISBN13: 9780932440693
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Oberlin College Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

For lovers of poetry and prose poetry.

The prose poem, as noted in the introduction to this wonderful anthology, has had a long and varied history. Widely regarded as an outsider to poetry, and rejected by many critics, the prose poem reminds us that the nature of poetry itself is the continual act of questioning and pushing the boundaries of definition. With examples from the very first prose poet, Aloysius Bertrand, all the way to the present, this anthology deserves a prominent place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the past, present, and future of poetry.