The last avant-garde : the making of the New York School of Poets / by David Lehman.

Author/creator Lehman, David, 1948-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Doubleday, 1998.
Description433 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects
American poetry--New York (State). --New York. --History and criticism.
Experimental poetry, American--History and criticism.
Avant-garde (Aesthetics)--New York (State). --New York.
American poetry--20th century. --History and criticism.
City and town life in literature.
New York (N.Y.)--Intellectual life. --20th century.

Contents The pursuit of happiness -- The band of rivals -- John Ashbery: the picture of little J. A. in a prospect in flowers -- Frank O'Hara: you just go on your nerve -- Kenneth Koch: the pleasures of peace -- James Schuyler: things as they are -- The avant-garde rides to the rescue -- The last avant-garde.
Local noteLittle-319690--305131029347
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 409-414) and index.
LCCN 98016249
ISBN038547542X

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PS255.N5 L45 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold