Edward Field is a poet celebrated for his incisive gaze upon American life and culture. His poetry frequently delves into themes of identity, sexuality, and the search for meaning in the modern world. Field's style is marked by its candid honesty and a strong narrative voice. Through his verse, he offers readers an intimate glimpse into the worlds of art and bohemian living.
This counter-cultural collection of American verse fits in Robert Lowell's famous definition of the raw in American poetry. Contributors include: Olson; Duncan; Creeley; Guest; Ashbery; Ginsberg; Kerouac; Levertov; O'Hara; Snyder; and Schuyler.