Who's Who in Twentieth Century World Poetry [Paperback]

Alan Parker (Editor), Mark Willhardt (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415163560 | ISBN-13: 978-0415163569 | Publication Date: November 29, 2002 | Edition: 2nd

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.
–R. M. Roberts, Lincoln Land Community College, 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

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 2nd edition (November 29, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415163560
• ISBN-13: 978-0415163569
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,516,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)