The Kinds of Poetry I Want

Exploring the radical poetics of invention, this work by Charles Bernstein spans over four decades of experimental poetry. It combines poetry with essays on aesthetics, interviews with fellow poets, and autobiographical sketches, reflecting a rich dialogue on literary expression. Amidst contemporary challenges to humanistic expression, Bernstein employs a polemical and humorous style to assert the vitality of poetry and poetics, making it a multifaceted contribution to literary criticism and artistic discourse.