Gentry, Jane.

The new and collected poems of Jane Gentry /edited by Julia Johnson ; foreword by Mary Ann Taylor-Hall. - [Place of publication not identified] : University Press of Kentucky : (c)2017. The University Press of Kentucky, (c)2017. - 1 online resource.

Includes bibliographies and index.

A consummate poet, Jane Gentry (1941--2014) possessed an uncanny ability to spin quietly expansive and wise verses from small details, objects, and remembered moments. Her poetry is deeply rooted in place, exuding a strong connection to the life and land of her native Kentucky. Gentry was also a beloved and influential teacher. She served as a mentor to generations of young writers and worked tirelessly to promote new voices. Gentry and her daughters collaborated with editor Julia Johnson to organize this definitive collection. The result is an important assembly of Gentry's most celebrated poems alongside new, previously unpublished works. Johnson uses Gentry's own methodology to organize the book, showcasing the range of the poet's work and the flexibility of her style --



9780813174082


American poetry--20th century.


Electronic Books.

PS3557 / .N493 2017