The Prose Poem: An International Anthology

by Michael Benedikt

Genres: Poetry

621 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1977

Reviews

[Gerry LaFemina · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's so many nuggets of gold in this book, it's hard to say it's bad, and the introduction by Benedikt is worth reading by anyone serious about the prose poem; but it's long. And dense. Seriously, I'd love to see this book reprinted (it's that important), but I'd like to see it weeded through some. Despite all the gold in this book, reading it sometimes felt like panning for gold--there's a lot of sand, too.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably the best book there is on prose poetry. A classic intro, with the best definition (and most quoted) of prose poetry there is. Stunning prose poems through and through.

But good luck finding it.

[John Rawlings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best anthology of its kind. Should be in print. Let's bring it back.

[alison]

yay! i just found a copy for $20!!!
just in time for summer too...
(i promise to change this when i've had a chance to read it)