Expansive Poetry
Encyclopedia
Expansive Poetry is a movement in United States
poetry
that began in the 1980s. It is an umbrella term coined by Wade Newman for the movements of New Formalism
and New Narrative
, and the term is controversial even among many of the writers it purports to describe. Although more New Formalism and New Narrative poets have gained prominence in recent years, as evidenced by the number of books and anthologies they have published and the rapid expansion of the West Chester University Poetry Conference
, the term "Expansive Poetry" is increasingly rarely used.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
poetry
Poetry
Poetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
that began in the 1980s. It is an umbrella term coined by Wade Newman for the movements of New Formalism
New Formalism
New Formalism is a late-20th and early 21st century movement in American poetry that has promoted a return to metrical and rhymed verse.-Origins and intentions:...
and New Narrative
New Narrative
New Narrative is a movement started in San Francisco in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The writers focus on experimenting with the narrative using fragmented stories, meta-text, and other techniques that are traditionally considered more “poetic.” Writing in the New Narrative movement is known for...
, and the term is controversial even among many of the writers it purports to describe. Although more New Formalism and New Narrative poets have gained prominence in recent years, as evidenced by the number of books and anthologies they have published and the rapid expansion of the West Chester University Poetry Conference
West Chester University Poetry Conference
West Chester University Poetry Conference is an international poetry conference that has been held annually since 1995 at West Chester University, Pennsylvania, United States. It hosts various panel discussions and poetry craft workshops, which focus primarily on formal poetry, narrative poetry,...
, the term "Expansive Poetry" is increasingly rarely used.
External links
- Essay by Dick AllenDick Allen (poet)Dick Allen is an American poet, literary critic and academic born in Troy, New York who is serving a five-year term as poet laureate of the state of Connecticut from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015....
- EXPANSIVE MOMENT, Introduction to New Expansive Poetry
- Expansive Poetry & Music Online, In Defense of Meter by Annie Finch