Contemporary Catholic Poetry - An Anthology
| Publisher | Paraclete Press Sacred Music |
| Voice/Instrument | BOOK |
| Difficulty | Unrated |
Featuring 23 contemporary Catholic poets, from Julia Alvarez and Carolyn Forché to Timothy Murphy and Franz Wright, this anthology is an essential collection that captures the spectrum of the Catholic experience.
Editors Ryan Wilson and April Lindner have collected the work of Catholic poets born in 1950 and afterward. Featuring diverse styles, aesthetics, and forms, this selection demonstrates “the myriad ways the Church has left its mark on the imaginations of these notable contemporary poets.” A treasury of vibrant beauty—this collection explores the personal, practical, and political, of faith, nature, life, and lament—a welcome gift to all lovers of poetry and language.
Bravo! This is a remarkable introduction not only to contemporary Catholic poetry, but to poetry in general. The poems are carefully chosen, consistently powerful, and truly catholic in their range. The introductions are engaging and useful. Rare is the book that's ideal as either a gift or a textbook. This one is.
—Mike Aquilina, chairman of the board, International Poetry Forum, and author of Rhymes' Reasons
Paperback, 240 pages
