Publisher's Synopsis
The first anthology to present the most exciting and unexpected new movement in American poetry-the revival of rhyme, meter, and narrative among poets-Rebel Angels gathers the best work of twenty-five poets who write memorably and movingly in a dazzling variety of forms-some traditional, some newly minted-out of the diverse experiences of their generation.
Contributors include Elizabeth Alexander, Julia Alvarez, Bruce Bawer, Rafael Campo, Tom Disch, Frederick Feirstein, Dana Gioia, Emily Grosholz, R.S. Gwynn, Marilyn Hacker, Rachel Hadas, Andrew Hudgins, Paul Lake, Sydney Lea, Brad Leithauser, Phillis Levin, Charles Martin, Marilyn Nelson, Molly Peacock, Wyatt Prunty, Mary Jo Salter, Timothy Steele, Frederick Turner, Rachel Wetzsteon, and Greg Williamson.
