20th-century American poetry

20th Century American poetry encompasses a diverse range of styles and movements, reflecting the tumultuous social, political, and technological changes of the time. Key figures include modernists like T.S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, who experimented with form and language, as well as the confessional poets such as Sylvia Plath and Robert Lowell, who explored personal experiences. The Harlem Renaissance brought attention to African American voices, with poets like Langston Hughes celebrating cultural identity. Throughout the century, poetry became a medium for experimentation, addressing themes of identity, society, and the human experience, while often challenging traditional norms.