The Imagist Poem

by William Pratt

Expanded reissue of this cornerstone of Modernism, the most important anthology of Imagist poetry ever published. Includes an updated introduction by the editor, and new poems by the Movement's greatest poets.

Genres: Poetry

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1963

Reviews

[Andrew Pitkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent anthology of Imagism - that sub-movement in Modernism where poets began constructing poems from their atoms (the images themselves, and words) so as to justify and forge a brand new way of writing. It set the stage for T.S. Eliot, William Carlos Williams, Wallace Stevens, and scores of others to develop the "atoms" into diverse, intricate, wholly-fleshed out philosophies ensconced in their unique poetry. I will dedicate more study to Imagism, because it's a philosophically and artistically compelling sub-movement. Pratt's anthology is a fantastic resource for academics and common readers!

[Lake · Rating 3 out of 5]

History somewhat interesting but lets get real im just here for the poems baby!! Of which there were maybe 10-15 that i really like/was interested by, most by William Carlos Williams. Most of these guys way too into Greek culture/writing for their own good. Theyre also way into the moon but the moon is actually interesting. I guess to summarize, “Greece Sucks!”

[Ben Neuhaus · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only downside is that the anthology could be longer, but then again imagism was a rather short-lived poetic movement, so maybe its fitting that this anthology is brief. The poems, layout, and cover art were great, so even though I wish it was longer, I feel obliged to give it five stars.

[TrumanCoyote · Rating 3 out of 5]

[FIRST READING: * * ]

[T · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great collection of imagist poetry. My only complaint would be that it doesn't contains a couple of the more famous imagist poems.

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Imagism.