Portland: Alive at the Center: Contemporary Poetry from Portland, Oregon (Pacific Poetry Project) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1932010572 ISBN 13: 9781932010572

Publisher: Ooligan Press, 2013

Synopsis

Portland, Oregon's vast and varied contemporary poetry scene is on display in Portland: Alive at the Center, a community-based anthology. A collection of more than 75 poems from a wide spectrum of poets, Portland: Alive at the Center is a cultural snapshot, showcasing the best new and established voices from this vibrant city. Three poets from Portland came together to recognize the best work of their peers, curating a collection that explores the atmosphere, beauty, complexity, and personality of the region. As the inaugural project from Ooligan Press's Pacific Poetry Project, this book embodies the Project's mission to bring poetry to the people by making contemporary poetic voices accessible and exciting for everyone through community involvement and conversation.

About this title

About the Author

Portland: Alive at the Center was compiled by three well-known poets from Portland, who worked together to select and compile the most representative work of their communities. They are Susan Denning, Jesse Lichenstein, and Leah Stenson. Author bios from all contributing poets will be available at ooligan.pdx.edu.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ooligan Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1932010572
• ISBN 13: 9781932010572
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104
• Editor: Denning Susan, Stenson Leah, Lichtenstein Jesse