Rebel Angels: 25 Poets of the New Formalism

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Rebel Angels: 25 Poets of the New Formalism
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AuthorMark Jarman,
David Mason
PublisherStory Line Press
Publication date
1996
ISBN 1-885266-33-2

Rebel Angels: 25 Poets of the New Formalism is an anthology of poets edited by Mark Jarman and David Mason, published by Story Line Press in 1996. The stated objective of this anthology was to showcase American poetry in traditional verse by poets born since 1940.

The 25 poets represented are: Elizabeth Alexander, Julia Alvarez, Bruce Bawer, Rafael Campo, Thomas M. Disch, Frederick Feirstein, Dana Gioia, Emily Grosholz, R. S. Gwynn, Marilyn Hacker, Rachel Hadas, Andrew Hudgins, Paul Lake, Sydney Lea, Brad Leithauser, Phillis Levin, Charles Martin, Marilyn Nelson, Molly Peacock, Wyatt Prunty, Mary Jo Salter, Timothy Steele, Frederick Turner, Rachel Wetzsteon, and Greg Williamson. [1]

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References

  1. Jarman, Mark; Mason, David (1996). Rebel Angels: 25 Poets of the New Formalism. ISBN   9781885266330.