Giving their word : conversations with contemporary poets / [compiled by] Steven Ratiner.

Other author Ratiner, Steven.
Format Book
Publication InfoAmherst : University of Massachusetts Press, ©2002.
Descriptionxiii, 268 pages : portraits ; 24 cm
Subjects
Poets, American--20th century. --Interviews.
American poetry--20th century. --History and criticism. --Theory, etc.
Poetry, Modern--20th century. --History and criticism. --Theory, etc.
Poets--20th century. --Interviews.
Poetry--Authorship.

Contents William Stafford: opening the moment -- Mary Oliver: a solitary walk -- John Montague: poetry and the common work -- Charles Simic: the toy of language -- Seamus Heaney: the words worth saying -- Donald Hall: the work that makes a home -- Maxine Kumin: new life in the barn -- Carolyn Forché: the poetry of witness -- Martín Espada: poetry and the burden of history -- Marge Piercy: the communal voice -- Rita Dove: a chorus of voices -- Bei Dao: reclaiming the word -- Donald Hall: without and within.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 267-268).
LCCN 2002003125
ISBN1558493573 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PS325 .G58 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold