Elizabeth Schmidt's Poems of New York is a curated collection from Everyman's Library showcasing verses celebrating and exploring New York City across centuries and perspectives. Through poems by canonical and contemporary writers, Schmidt captures the city's energy, complexity, and contradictions. The collection becomes a love letter to New York and an investigation into how place shapes poetry and how poetry shapes how we see place.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because New York has always inspired poets to capture the ineffable quality of the city. This collection reminds us that cities are more than geography, they're states of mind, and that the best poetry helps us see familiar places anew.

DETAILS: • Editor: Elizabeth Schmidt • Publisher: Everyman's Library • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: August 13, 2002 • ISBN: 9780375415043 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days