A fine and selective anthology thats also a critical introduction to some of the most provocative and some of the most original poetry out there Stephanie Burt author of Dont Read Poetry A Book About How to Read Poems The American Poets in the 21st Century series continues with another anthology focused on female poets Like the earlier books this volume includes generous selections of poetry by some of the best poets of our time as well as illuminating poetics statements and incisive essays on their work This unique organization makes these books invaluable teaching tools Broadening the lens through which we look at contemporary poetry this new volume extends its geographical net by including Caribbean and Canadian poets Representing three generations of women writers among the insightful pieces included in this volume are essays by Karla Kelsey on Mary Jo Bangs modes of artifice Christine Hume on Carla Harrymans kinds of listening Dawn Lundy Martin on M NourbeSe Phillip for whom english is a foreign anguish and Sina Queyras on Lisa Robertsons confoundingly beautiful surfaces In addition a companion website presents audio of each poets work