Modern American Poets (1922) - Conrad Aiken - Bog

Modern American Poets is a book written by Conrad Aiken, first published in 1922. It is a collection of critical essays on some of the most notable poets of the time, including T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Wallace Stevens, and William Carlos Williams. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the individual poets and their works, while the second part is a more general discussion of modern poetry and its place in American literature. Aiken provides insightful commentary on the poets' styles, themes, and influences, as well as their contributions to the modernist movement. He also explores the relationship between poetry and society, and the role of the poet in shaping cultural and intellectual discourse. Overall, Modern American Poets is a seminal work in the study of modern American poetry and an important contribution to literary criticism.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.