TY - BOOK AU - Morgan,Jeff AU - HETTICH MICHAEL TI - American comic poetry: history, techniques and modern masters SN - 9780786499847 (softcover : alk. paper) AV - PS309.H85 M67 2015 U1 - 811/.0709 23 PY - 2015///] CY - Jefferson, North Carolina PB - McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers KW - MORGAN JEFF KW - Humorous poetry, American KW - History and criticism N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-182) and index; Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-182) and index N2 - "Taking a theoretical perspective, this book champions the literary movement of American comic poetry, providing historical context and exploring the work of such writers as Denise Duhamel, Campbell McGrath, Billy Collins, Thomas Lux and Tony Hoagland. The techniques of these poets are examined to reveal how they make us laugh while addressing important social concerns"-- ER -