Contemporary Poets - Hardcover

The new edition of this valuable reference (which is cited in BCL3 ) comprises entries on 779 poets who were alive at the beginning of the revision process. The entries include biographical data (nationality, education, family, career, awards, address); a bibliography which includes novels, short stories, and other writings as well as poetry; a personal statement by the entrant (when available); and a signed critical essay on the entrant's poetry, written by an established critic, poet, or editor. Indexing is by nationality and book title. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.