Modern American Poetry - Louis Untermeyer - Bog

Modern American Poetry: An Introduction is a book written by Louis Untermeyer and first published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive introduction to the modern poetry of America, including works by poets such as T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and Robert Frost. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of modern American poetry, tracing its roots back to Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson. The second part explores the different movements and styles that emerged in the early 20th century, such as imagism and futurism. The third part features a selection of poems by various poets, accompanied by commentary and analysis by Untermeyer.Throughout the book, Untermeyer emphasizes the importance of modern American poetry as a reflection of the changing times and the unique experiences of American life. He also highlights the contributions of individual poets and their impact on the development of American poetry.Overall, Modern American Poetry: An Introduction is a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the rich and diverse world of modern American poetry. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, while also offering insightful analysis and commentary on individual works and poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.