Project Gutenberg 2021-07-09 Public domain in the USA. 529 Monroe, Harriet 1860 1936 Henderson, Alice Corbin 1881 1949 Corbin, Alice Henderson, Mrs. William The New Poetry: An Anthology Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The New Poetry: An Anthology" edited by Harriet Monroe and Alice Corbin Henderson is a collection of contemporary poetry written in the early 20th century. This anthology aims to capture the essence of the emerging voices in poetry during this period, reflecting a significant shift from traditional poetic forms to a new, more modern approach to expression. The editors intend to showcase poets who embrace a style that favors simplicity, emotional authenticity, and a direct engagement with contemporary life and themes. The opening of the anthology begins with an introduction discussing the resurgence of poetry and the editors’ goal to present the work of poets who are contributing to this "new poetry." The introduction sets the stage by highlighting the distinct differences between traditional poetry and the contemporary movement focused on realism and immediacy. It emphasizes a desire for a more honest engagement with the world, abandoning overly ornate language for a style that resonates with contemporary readers. As the anthology unfolds, it includes a variety of poets and poems, showcasing a rich tapestry of styles and themes that collectively represent the vitality of the poetic spirit during this transformative era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry -- 20th century English poetry -- 20th century PR PS Text Category: Poetry 1008943 2025-07-26T06:49:19.987841 text/html 1077843 2024-10-18T14:47:33 text/html 625739 2025-07-26T06:49:49.911752 application/epub+zip 614995 2025-07-26T06:49:25.516778 application/epub+zip 419564 2025-07-26T06:49:22.733790 application/epub+zip 1016966 2025-07-26T06:50:04.999561 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 833607 2025-07-26T06:49:46.162767 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 638980 2022-09-29T15:44:47.254753 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 676458 2025-07-26T06:49:15.425827 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 656525 2024-10-18T14:47:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17217 2025-07-26T06:50:05.222567 application/rdf+xml 14002 2025-07-26T06:49:23.113788 image/jpeg 1651 2025-07-26T06:49:22.955779 image/jpeg 518902 2025-07-26T06:49:20.058797 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia