{"product_id":"the-best-american-poetry-2025-paperback","title":"The Best American Poetry 2025 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Lehman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTerence Winch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGuest edited by Terence Winch--NEA Fellow and editor of the \"pick of the week\" on the \u003ci\u003eBest American Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e blog--the 2025 edition marks a poignant farewell to series editor David Lehman, celebrating more than three decades of poetic excellence. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor thirty-eight years, \u003ci\u003eThe Best American Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e series has won widespread acclaim as the nation's most influential and vital poetry anthology. \u003ci\u003eBAP\u003c\/i\u003e, which has inspired similar ventures abroad, has garnered plaudits for its ability to capture the zeitgeist of American poetry. This year's anthology is guest edited by the esteemed poet and songwriter Terence Winch, who brings to the task his work as a musician and poetry editor as well as his many years of experience as head of publications at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Winch, known for his inspired selections on the \u003ci\u003eBest American Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e blog, curates a vibrant array of compelling voices. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Best American Poetry 2025\u003c\/i\u003e is a landmark edition that not only showcases the finest contemporary American poetry but also honors David Lehman's achievement as the anthology's founding editor. \"The list of editors is a who's who of US poetry elites,\" writes Oxford professor of poetry A. E. Stallings. \"And behind it all, the poet David Lehman, the series editor, has labored quietly and diligently ensuring its continuity and continued relevance.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLehman's vision and dedication have shaped these collections into much-anticipated annual events, sparking lively discussion, controversy on occasion, and always a jubilant affirmation of modern American poetry. This year's edition stands as a testament to David Lehman's legacy--and to the enduring power of poetry.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Lehman, the series editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Best American Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e, edited \u003ci\u003eThe Oxford Book of American Poetry\u003c\/i\u003e. His books of poetry include \u003ci\u003eThe Morning Line\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen a Woman Loves a Man\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mirror. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has written such nonfiction books as \u003ci\u003eSigns of the Times: Deconstruction and the Fall of Paul de Man. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in New York City and Ithaca, New York. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTerence Winch is the author of ten books of poems notable for wit, warmth, style, and passion. He is cofounder of the original Celtic Thunder, the traditional Irish music group. Born and raised in The Bronx, he lives in the Washington, DC area.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52731239792947,"sku":"9781668080597","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/8tBZoANKJ9781668080597.webp?v=1763852183","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-best-american-poetry-2025-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}