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Award-winning poet Elaine Equi selects the poems for the 2023 edition of The Best American Poetry, “a ‘best’ anthology that really lives up to its title” (Chicago Tribune). Since its debut in 1988, The Best American Poetry series has been “one of the mainstays of the poetry publication world” (Academy of American Poets). Each volume presents some of the year’s most striking and innovative poems, with comments from the poets themselves offering insight into their work. For The Best American Poetry 2023 guest editor Elaine Equi, whose own work is “deft, delicate [and] subversive” (August Kleinzahler), has made astute choices representing contemporary poetry at its most dynamic. The result is an exceptionally coherent vision of American poetry today. Including valuable introductory essays contributed by the series and guest editors, the 2023 volume is sure to capture the attention of both Best American Poetry loyalists and newcomers to the series.

Highlighting the vibrancy of contemporary American poetry, this volume features seventy-five innovative poems selected by guest editor Matthew Zapruder. Known for his accessible and democratic approach, Zapruder curates works from a diverse range of print and online magazines, showcasing both well-known and emerging voices. Each poem is accompanied by insights from the poets, offering readers a deeper understanding of their creative processes and the themes that resonate in today's poetic landscape.

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Guest edited by former US Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, this 2021 anthology showcases a vibrant selection of contemporary American poetry. Celebrated for its quality, it highlights diverse voices and styles, affirming its reputation as a premier collection. The anthology continues to resonate with readers, proving its merit as a definitive resource for poetry enthusiasts.

The 2020 edition of contemporary American poetry returns, guest edited by Paisley Rekdal, the award-winning poet and author of Nightingale.

David Lehman is an accomplished poet and writer, known for his diverse body of work, including award-winning titles and notable editorial roles. His accolades include the ASCAP's Deems Taylor Award for A Fine Romance, showcasing his talent in poetry. As the editor of The Oxford Book of American Poetry and the series editor for The Best American Poetry, Lehman plays a significant role in shaping contemporary poetry. He balances his life between Ithaca and New York City, reflecting a rich engagement with both urban and academic environments.

Apt and tender and candid.--Donald Revell; A New Collection from the editor of THE BEST AMERICAN POETRY

The 2019 edition of The Best American Poetry—“one of the mainstays of the poetry publication world” (Academy of American Poets)—now guest edited by Major Jackson, award-winning poet and poetry editor of the Harvard Review. Since 1988, The Best American Poetry has been the leading anthology of contemporary American poetry. The Washington Post said of the 2017 edition, “The poems...have a wonderful cohesion and flow, as if each contributes to a larger narrative about life today…While readers may question some of the selections—an annual sport with this series—most will find much that resonates, including the insightful author notes at the back of the anthology.” The state of the world has inspired many to write poetry, and to read it—to share all the rage, beauty, and every other thing under the sun in the way that only poetry can. Now the foremost anthology of contemporary American poetry returns, guest edited by Major Jackson, the poet and editor who, “makes poems that rumble and rock” (poet Dorianne Laux). This brilliant 2019 edition includes some of the year’s most defining, striking, and innovative poems and poets.

The collection features twenty-nine forewords by David Lehman, providing insightful commentary on the evolving landscape of contemporary poetry in the US and Canada. Each foreword serves as a state-of-the-art address, highlighting new developments and addressing key issues relevant to poets and their audience. This compilation not only showcases Lehman's reflections but also offers a unique perspective on the poetic journey over the years.

A one hundredth-birthday tribute to the iconic entertainer collects one hundred short reflections on subjects ranging from his childhood in Hoboken and emergence in the 1940s to his romantic entanglements and bonds with the Rat Pack