"It belongs on the shelf of every library and of every individual who understand that the voices of the poets set the moral tone of the US." (Choice) "By embracing the guiding principle of 'traditions and revolutions,' the editors of this marvelous anthology have produced a rich, exciting text that surprises, engages, and challenges readers like no other such book has done. Its thoughtful inclusiveness, lucid introductions, and helpful notes make it supremely teachable. This work establishes a new benchmark for poetry anthologies." - Emory Elliott (editor, The Columbia Literary History of the United States)