Second Contemporary Verse Anthology

'Second Contemporary Verse Anthology' is a curated collection of early twentieth-century American poetry, compiled by editor and poet Charles Wharton Stork. This volume serves as a significant record of the lyrical and modernist movements that defined the American literary landscape during the 1920s. Drawing from the pages of the influential 'Contemporary Verse' magazine, the anthology features a diverse array of voices and styles, reflecting the creative vitality and experimental spirit of the era.Readers will find a wide range of themes within these pages, from meditations on nature and the passage of time to explorations of urban life and human emotion. The work showcases the evolution of verse from traditional forms to more modern expressions, offering insight into the shifting sensibilities of the post-war period. As a comprehensive snapshot of a transformative moment in literary history, 'Second Contemporary Verse Anthology' remains an essential resource for scholars of American poetry and lovers of the written word. It captures the essence of a generation seeking to redefine the boundaries of poetic expression through sincerity, clarity, and rhythmic innovation.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.