Early Ripening: American Women's Poetry Now

A collection of contemporary women's poetry, selected and introduced by Marge Piercy, which celebrates the diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural experiences of poets from all over the United States, including such well-known names as Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, Lucille Clifton, Sonia Sanchez, Joy Harjo, Celia Gilbert, Marilyn Nelson, and Sharon Olds. Bringing together brand new poems and some of her own favorites, Marge Piercy shows that women are writing powerful, witty and moving poetry. Poems by over 60 poets with notes on each.