The Manifesto Project

by Rebecca Hazelton (Editor), Alan Michael Parker (Editor)

The poetic manifesto has a long, rich history that hasn't been updated until now. What does a poetic manifesto look like in a time of increased pluralism, relativism, and danger? How can a manifesto open a space for new and diverse voices? Forty-five poets at different stages of their careers contribute to this new anthology, demonstrating the relevance of the declarative form at the intersection of aesthetics and politics. The contributors also have chosen their own poems to accompany their manifestos-an anthologizing act that poets are never permitted. Invaluable for writers at any stage in their careers, this anthology may be especially useful for teachers of creative writing, both undergraduate and graduate.

Genres: Poetry

275 pages, Paperback

Published February 6, 2017

About the author

Rebecca Hazelton is the author of Fair Copy (Ohio State University Press, 2012), winner of the 2011 Ohio State University Press / The Journal Award in Poetry, and Vow, from Cleveland State University Press. She was the 2010-11 Jay C. and Ruth Halls Poetry Fellow at the University of Wisconsin, Madison Creative Writing Institute and winner of the “Discovery” / Boston Review 2012 Poetry Contest. Her poems have appeared in AGNI, Best New Poets, and Best American Poetry. She recently won a Pushcart.

Reviews

[Christian · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the idea of having poetic manifestos collected into a single volume. It was a joy to read! I just wish there was more variety of poetic philosophy.

[Addison Rizer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creative energy threads this anthology. Highly recommend for the artistic, and the curious about artists.

[Helen Victoria Murray]

DNF (will re-read)