A History of Twentieth-Century American Women's Poetry explores the genealogy of modern American verse by women from the early twentieth century to the millennium. Beginning with an extensive introduction that charts important theoretical contributions to the field, this History includes wide-r...

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Other Authors:	Kinnahan, Linda A. 1956- (Editor)
Format:	Electronic eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY, USA Cambridge University Press 2016
Subjects:	Geschichte 1900-2000 Geschichte American poetry / Women authors / History and criticism American poetry / 20th century / History and criticism Women and literature / United States / History / 20th century Women in literature Feminist literary criticism / United States / History / 20th century Feminism and literature / United States / History / 20th century Frauenlyrik USA Aufsatzsammlung
Online Access:	BSB01 UBG01 Volltext
Summary:	A History of Twentieth-Century American Women's Poetry explores the genealogy of modern American verse by women from the early twentieth century to the millennium. Beginning with an extensive introduction that charts important theoretical contributions to the field, this History includes wide-ranging essays that illuminate the legacy of American women poets. Organized thematically, these essays survey the multilayered verse of such diverse poets as Edna St Vincent Millay, Marianne Moore, Anne Sexton, Adrienne Rich, and Audre Lorde. Written by a host of leading scholars, this History also devotes special attention to the lasting significance of feminist literary criticism. This book is of pivotal importance to the development of women's poetry in America and will serve as an invaluable reference for specialists and students alike
Physical Description:	1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 458 Seiten) Illustrationen
ISBN:	9781316488560
DOI:	10.1017/CBO9781316488560