1924 The New Poetry, An Anthology of 20th Century Verse in English. Edited by Harriet Monroe and Alice Corbin Henderson. Published in New York by The Macmillan Company. It has a blue leather spine with a blue cloth cover and leather corners. Overall it is in great shape!
It is a landmark collection that defined the modernist shift in 20th-century American and British verse. It championed the breaking of traditional forms, advocating instead for emotional authenticity, realism, and a direct engagement with contemporary modern life. The collection broke away from the ornate, flowery, and heavily rhymed Victorian poetry. Instead, it embraced simplicity, everyday speech, and free verse. The editors believed poetry should actively engage with the modern world. The works focused on raw emotion, everyday experiences, and an honest reflection of society rather than abstract or romanticized themes.
