Louis Untermeyer Series

Louis Untermeyer was a prolific author, editor, and translator who profoundly influenced the accessibility of poetry. His extensive anthologies introduced contemporary American verse to generations of students starting in 1919. Untermeyer is remembered for dismantling the notion of poetry as a high-brow art, revealing its universal appeal through accessible examples. His lifelong passion for literature, cultivated since childhood, fostered friendships with major poets and writers, enriching his own creative and editorial endeavors.