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The New Poetry

The New Poetry

The New Poetry refers to significant shifts in poetic form, style, and subject matter, typically emerging from the late 19th and early 20th centuries and continuing into contemporary times. This movement is often characterized by a break from traditional meter and rhyme, embracing experimental language, diverse perspectives, and a focus on individual experience or social commentary, profoundly revolutionizing the landscape of verse.

Archy And Mehitabel

Archy And Mehitabel

Archy and Mehitabel, created by Don Marquis, is a delightful collection of poems and short stories featuring Archy, a cockroach who types poetry by jumping on typewriter keys, and Mehitabel, a cat who claims to be a reincarnation of Cleopatra. This satirical and humorous work offers insightful commentary on life, society, and the human condition through the witty observations of its unconventional protagonists.