Poetic Investigations: Singing the Holes in History

The book examines the works of five contemporary poets, highlighting their unique approaches to poetic form intertwined with political themes related to race, class, and gender. It features three American poets—Susan Howe, Nathaniel Mackey, and Lyn Hejinian—alongside two Caribbean poets, Kamau Brathwaite and M. Nourbese Philip. Through their diverse perspectives, the study reveals how these writers contribute to a deeper understanding of social issues in their poetry.