No Boundaries: Prose Poems by 24 American Poets
As more poets write prose poems, one of the most common reasons they give for turning to them is that their fluent composition offers a "freedom of expression" lined poetry often restricts. To many, this sounds like a contradiction stemming from the eternal belief that any kind of good poetry has no boundaries. Yet those that write prose poems insist the act of placing their poems into sentences and paragraphs gives them a fresh approach to content and form. From the introduction by Ray Gonzalez An appreciative, enlightening survey of an increasingly vital poetic approach, No Boundaries is the first collection of contemporary prose poetry to present substantial selections (10 poems each) from the works of well-known luminaries alongside poems by upcoming firebrands. By offering ten poems by each poet, this collection allows the reader to explore the work of each contributor in depth. Robert Bly, Russell Edson, Campbell McGrath, and other established poets light the torches held by newcomers Mary Koncel, Gary Young, Linda Dyer, etc. Editor Ray Gonzalez chose to showcase these distinctive writers whose work embodies the diversity of styles and techniques representing the art of the prose poem today.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1932195017
ISBN13:9781932195019
Release Date:April 2003
Publisher:Tupelo Press
Length:284 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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Great foundation for people getting into Prose Poetry
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
A fine collection, this offers some examples of the genre. Some call it "poetry's cop-out," it allows the clever writer an easily understandable perhaps first attempt at image rich free verse. You'll surprise yourself if you, after reading some of these great poems and poets, don't be suprised if you pick up your pen/pencil/laptop, dabble with a few prose poems and see that, "Hey, some of this is really pretty good."
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