The Body of Poetry: Essays on Women, Form, and the Poetic Self

by Annie Finch

Book Overview

The Body of Poetry collects essays, reviews, and memoir by Annie Finch, one of the brightest poet-critics of her generation. Finch's germinal work on the art of verse has earned her the admiration of a wide range of poets, from new formalists to hip-hop writers. And her ongoing commitment to women's poetry has brought Finch a substantial following as a "postmodern poetess" whose critical writing embraces the past while establishing bold new...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472068954
• ISBN13: 9780472068951
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.0"