The Young American Poets Author:ed. Paul Carroll This anthology contains over 300 poems by 54 of the freshest and most exciting young poets to emerge on the literary scene since 1960. Most of these poets are in their 20s. Their work ranges from poems in experimental styles which explore rich, new subjects and experiences to those written in more traditional styles about the perennial themes of... more » the young poet: love, death, and indignation or irony about social, political or moral barbarism. Each poet is introduced b a full page photograph and biography.« less