New Directions in Prose and Poetry 23

by James Laughlin (Editor)

Since 1936, the New Directions in Prose and Poetry anthologies have served as vehicles for the presentation of new and variant trends in world literature.

This anthology series draws on authors from countries across the world and features selections of the finest new prose and poetry.

Genres: Poetry

216 pages, Hardcover

First published January 17, 1971

About the author

James Laughlin was an American poet and literary book publisher who founded New Directions Publishing.

One of Laughlin's most anthologized works is "Step on His Head", a poem about his relationship with his children.

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Enclosed, enraptured
by my own scent and image,
I watch you pass

in yours,
in your own shaft of light.

—Lawson Fusao Inada