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- ISBN: 9780743299770 | 0743299779
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 9/22/2009
David Wagoner writes about regular lives with plain grace and transcendent humanity, and the seventy-five poems he has chosen for the 2009 edition ofThe Best American Poetrygrapple with life, celebrate freedom, and teem with imaginative energy. With engaging notes from the poets, Wagoner's superb introductory essay, series editor David Lehman's astute foreword about the current state of poetry and criticism, and cover art from the beloved poet John Ashbery,The Best American Poetry 2009is a memorable and delightful addition to a series dedicated to showcasing the work of poets at their best.