Description: Inspired and inspirational, worldly wise, deeply felt, and often delightfully funny, here in one compact volume are 100 of the greatest poems written in English over the last century, memorable masterpieces that everyone should know and enjoy.
Review Quotes:
"Useful to those new to the genre, as well as to readers looking for a single portable volume." --Sheila Janega, School Library Journal
"Invaluable....generous in its selection of poems and extraordinarily generous in providing the information necessary to enter the world of those poems." --James Matthew Wilson, Contemporary Poetry Review "The most valuable aspect is the brief biographical essay on each poet, information helpful in teaching." --The Bloomsbury Review "A 'go with me' guide to make it easier to approach the vast poetry shelves in your favorite bookstore." --Christopher Flannery, Claremont Review of Books "In this rich book, Joseph Parisi shows once and for all that modern poetry is not an obscure byway or a specialized discipline, but the latest chapter in poetry's ancient quest to delight and instruct. Every reader will find poems here to learn and to love." --Adam Kirsch "A recommended collection." --Donna Seaman, Booklist "This volume should wind up being used in the very classrooms where appreciation of poetry and creative writing are taught." --James Brown, The Washington Times "Every time I lay eyes on it I can't help picking it up-even if it is for the hundredth time." --Kliatt "As a rich, concise education in modern poetry this book can scarcely be surpassed." --Peter Walpole, Virginia Quarterly Review "The fun's in the surprises." --Fort Worth Star-Telegram "These are great poems." --Katie Peterson, Chicago Tribune