This collection of 20th-century poetry contains a comprehensive introduction, offering insights into the history of poetry and its elements while contextual headnotes provide a backdrop for each poem in the text. It is part of the HarperCollins Pocket Anthologies, with a balance of classic and contemporary selections by authorship that includes women and multicultural writers. Each volume also includes genre-specific background information and writing tips, providing students with all the tools they will need in a compact, portable form.