The Best American Poetry 2002

Since its inception in 1988 The Best American Poetry series has achieved brand-name status in the literary world as the preeminent showcase of each years most important contributions to American poetry. This years exceptional volume edited by Robert Creeley a figure revered across teh wide spectrum of American poetry features a diverse mix of established masters rising stars and the leading lights of a younger generation. The pleasure of the poems selected here Creeley explains in his introduction is that they caught my fancy some almost outrageously some by their quiet nearly diffident manner some by unexpected turns of thought or insight others by a confident authority and intent. With comments from the poets elucidating their work a thought-provoking introduction from Creeley and Lehmans always popular foreword assessing the current state of poetry The Best American Poetry 2002 will prove as irresistible to new readers as it is indispensable for poetry fans everywhere.