is 5 - Poetry by e.e. cummings

e.e. cummings' fourth poetry collection demonstrates his skilled modernist voice and unmatched ability to test the limitations of the English language.

First published in 1926, is 5 contains 88 poems in cummings' distinctively complex style. Featuring satirical work, many experimental pieces, and several anti-war poems, this volume is a collection of modernist poetry that explores classic poetic themes.

This volume's title is the first hint of e. e. cummings' signature grammatical style. In t...