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Llanas, Sheila Griffin

Modern American Poetry: "Echoes and Shadows"

(3) YA Poetry Rocks! series. This series explores American and British poetry of different periods, focusing on major poets of the times. Short biographical sketches (including some photographs), notable works, and the significance of the poets' writings are explored. The texts are clear and informative. Analysis is particularly engaging, making the books useful for drawing high school students into the study of poetry. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Poetry Rocks! titles: Early American Poetry, Early British Poetry, and Modern American Poetry.

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