The twentieth edition of The Best American poetry series celebrates
the rich and fertile landscape of American poetry. Renowned poet
Heather McHugh loves words and the unexpected places they take you; her
own poetry elevates wordplay to a species of metaphysical wit. For this
year's anthology McHugh has culled a spectacular group of poems
reflecting her passion for language, her acumen, and her vivacious
humor.
From the thousands of poems published or posted in one year, McHugh has
chosen seventy-five that fully engage the reader while illustrating the
formal and tonal diversity of American poetry. With new work by
established poets such as Louise Glück, Robert Hass, and Richard Wilbur,
The Best American Poetry 2007 also features such younger talents as Ben
Lerner, Meghan O'Rourke, Brian Turner, and Matthea Harvey.
Graced with McHugh's fascinating introduction, the anthology includes
the ever-popular notes and comments section in which the contributors
write about their work. Series editor David Lehman's engaging foreword
limns the necessity of poetry. The Best American Poetry 2007 is an
exciting addition to a series committed to covering the American poetry
scene and delivering great poems to a broad audience.