--- product_id: 8300765 title: "The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry" price: "€ 53.78" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8300765-the-penguin-anthology-of-twentieth-century-american-poetry store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry **Price:** € 53.78 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry - **How much does it cost?** € 53.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8300765-the-penguin-anthology-of-twentieth-century-american-poetry) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Penguin’s landmark poetry anthology, perfect for learning poems by heart in the age of ephemeral media Recipient of the Academy of American Poets' Wallace Stevens Award (Dove) Rita Dove, Pulitzer Prize winner and former Poet Laureate of the United States, introduces readers to the most significant and compelling poems of the past hundred years in The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry . Now available in paperback, this indispensable volume represents the full spectrum of aesthetic sensibilities—with varying styles, voices, themes, and cultures—while balancing important poems with vital periods of each poet. Featuring works by Mary Oliver, Derek Walcott, John Ashbery, Gwendolyn Brooks, Kevin Young, Terrance Hayes, Li-Young Lee, Joanna Klink and A.E. Stallings, Dove’s selections paint a dynamic and cohesive portrait of modern American poetry. Review: A definitve American Anthology (I think) - I'm no expert on poetry, but it's highly readable and covers a great breadth of poets. The biographical paragraphs on each poets, which often list the poets' notable work are a nice touch and a great resource for digging deeper Review: a su perb anthology of american 20th century poetry & poets - this anthology is ver-well edited by Rita Dove a well-known american poet. Her introduction is the key to fullest enjoyment of the book's contents. IT is a very useful reference work for anyone who is interested in having readily to hand such a comprehensive volume of US poets and their works, both well-known and the true gems which may be unfamiliar to many readers. I can imagine this book will be of much use in secondary schools as a working English text. Further the physical quality of the book is remarkable for such a modest price, the binding, the fancy endpaper and the ribbon bookmark is something we rarely see in new hardcover editions. I'm glad I made this purchase it is great value for such a modest price. I commend it to all who have an interest however one's depth of delight in the American poetry. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #51,517 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Haiku & Japanese Poetry #45 in Poetry Anthologies (Books) #21,154 in Genre Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 342 Reviews | ## Images ![The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NUq2aVXvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A definitve American Anthology (I think) *by D***N on December 4, 2025* I'm no expert on poetry, but it's highly readable and covers a great breadth of poets. The biographical paragraphs on each poets, which often list the poets' notable work are a nice touch and a great resource for digging deeper ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a su perb anthology of american 20th century poetry & poets *by M***L on March 3, 2012* this anthology is ver-well edited by Rita Dove a well-known american poet. Her introduction is the key to fullest enjoyment of the book's contents. IT is a very useful reference work for anyone who is interested in having readily to hand such a comprehensive volume of US poets and their works, both well-known and the true gems which may be unfamiliar to many readers. I can imagine this book will be of much use in secondary schools as a working English text. Further the physical quality of the book is remarkable for such a modest price, the binding, the fancy endpaper and the ribbon bookmark is something we rarely see in new hardcover editions. I'm glad I made this purchase it is great value for such a modest price. I commend it to all who have an interest however one's depth of delight in the American poetry. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looking at a century of Poetry! *by C***R on March 22, 2012* I ordered this book after seeing Rita Dove interviewed by Bill Moyers on PBS in which the poet read selections from the collection including "Touch Me" by Stanley Kunitz. This is a compilation which validates the reader's experience in the twentieth century , revisiting poems we have grown up loving and also surprising us with pearls and golden ingots and smooth river stones we missed along the way. It is our record of the poetic journey of the past century. It is also the book that should be in the home where children are growing for its pure poetry and vivid insight into the human experience. I have only just begun to explore; It is a book to visit daily. The selections are arranged chronologically by the poets's birth years. A thoughtful gift. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry - A Poetry Handbook - The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8300765-the-penguin-anthology-of-twentieth-century-american-poetry](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/8300765-the-penguin-anthology-of-twentieth-century-american-poetry) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-30*