To kill time on a long trip, playwright Harold Pinter & 2 friends set themselves this task: pick the 100 most representative poems written in English. Az: : 100 Poems by 100 Poets: An Anthology
As idiosyncratic as this anthology is, it is also a testament to the broad tastes and deep appreciations of its editors. Could you have done better?"
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They apparently argued heatedly, but eventually arrived at a unanimous decision for each poet selected.
I was disappointed that Pinter, Godbert, and Astbury did not share their discussions and arguments. How did they select the 100 best poets? Who was 101?