English poetry since 1940
By: Neil Corcoran.
Series: Longman literature in English series
Publisher: Longman
Published: 1993
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 308
Subjects: English poetry -- 20th century -- History and criticism.
Description: This volume provides a major survey and interpretation of English poetry since 1940. It includes a wealth of information on poets and their work and places them in the broader cultural context of their time, an ideal and balanced approach for the student. Covers the major figures from T S Eliot and W H Auden to the contemporary scene.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-302) and index.