Name: Wherever I'm At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry
Brand: Donald G. Evans
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Donald G. Evans

Wherever I'm At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry

$25.00

The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame has partnered with Chicago publishers After Hours Press and Third World Press to produce a definitive collection of poetry by living Chicago poets. Wherever I’m At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry features the work of a widely diverse list of over 160 poets and artists all with strong ties to Chicagoland. With a Foreword by noted scholar Carlo Rotello, the new anthology is edited by Donald G. Evans (executive director of the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame) who completed the project begun by the late poet-editor-teacher Robin Metz formerly of Knox College.

Cover image for Wherever I'm At: An Anthology of Chicago Poetry, isbn: 9780578364797

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