Who's Who in 20th Century World Poetry (Who's Who) (Who's Who Series) [Hardcover]

Alan Parker (Editor), Mark Willhardt (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415163552 | ISBN-13: 978-0415163552 | Publication Date: January 31, 2001 | Edition: 1

The definitive biographical guide to poetry throughout the world in the twentieth century and the only book of its kind to look at non-English language poets in such detail. Written in lively prose, with over 900 entries by over 75 international contributors, it brings a uniquely global perspective to bear on modern verse, encapsulating the lives and works of a vast array of poets in precise, compact detail alongside expert critical comment. Who's Who in Twentieth Century World Poetry is a scholarly and hugely enjoyable guide through the diverse arena of modern international poetry.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Noteworthy, affordable, and easy to use. Recommended. General and undergraduate readers... Choice September, 2003.

About the Author

Mark Willhardt is Assistant Professor of English at Monmouth College and Alan Parket is Associate Professor and Director of Creative Writing at Davidson College. They are co-editors of the Routledge Anthology of Cross-Gendered Verse (1995)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (January 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415163552
• ISBN-13: 978-0415163552
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,772,468 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)