Strong Words: Modern Poets on Modern Poetry

Edited by Kevin Quashi

Strong Words: Modern poets on modern poetry

by W.N. Herbert

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
Hardcover	:	104 pages
Item Weight	:	5.4 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.17 x 9 inches
File size	:	649 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	316 pages
Paperback	:	67 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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In Strong Words: Modern Poets on Modern Poetry, editor Kevin Quashi has assembled a remarkable collection of essays by some of the most exciting and influential poets writing today.

These essays offer a wide-ranging and thought-provoking exploration of the state of modern poetry. The contributors—including Jericho Brown, Tracy K. Smith, Kevin Young, and many others—write about the challenges and rewards of writing poetry in the 21st century.

They discuss the role of technology in poetry, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and the ways in which poetry can respond to the urgent social and political issues of our time.

Strong Words is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of poetry. It is a book that will challenge your assumptions, inspire your thinking, and ultimately deepen your appreciation for the power of words.

Praise for Strong Words

"A timely and important collection of essays that offers a much-needed look at the state of modern poetry."—Publishers Weekly

"An indispensable resource for anyone who wants to understand the current landscape of poetry."—Library Journal

"A must-read for anyone who cares about the future of poetry."—The Rumpus

About the Editor

Kevin Quashi is the author of three books of poetry, including Black Women, Blue Dresses (2018) and In Praise of Mere Beauty (2014). He is also the editor of The World We Make (2019),an anthology of essays by black poets.

About the Contributors

The contributors to Strong Words are some of the most celebrated and innovative poets writing today. They include:

• Jericho Brown
• Tracy K. Smith
• Kevin Young
• Terrance Hayes
• Claudia Rankine
• Natalie Diaz
• Ocean Vuong
• Danez Smith
• Gabrielle Calvocoressi
• A.E. Stallings
• Mark Doty
• Billy Collins

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Strong Words: Modern poets on modern poetry

by W.N. Herbert

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
Hardcover	:	104 pages
Item Weight	:	5.4 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.17 x 9 inches
File size	:	649 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	316 pages
Paperback	:	67 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE