Five Young American Poets was a three volume series of poetry anthologies released from 1940 to 1944. The series was published by New Directions Publishers (Norfolk, Connecticut; James Laughlin, publisher). Volume I - 1940 includes selected poetry by: W. R. Moses Randall Jarrell George Marion O'Donnell John Berryman Mary Barnard Reviews. Volume II - 1941 includes selected poetry by: Clark Mills Karl Shapiro David Schubert Jeanne McGahey Paul Goodman Volume III - 1944 includes selected poetry by: Eve Merriam John Frederick Nims Jean Garrigue Tennessee Williams Alejandro Carrión References 1940 poetry books 1941 poetry books 1944 poetry books 1940 anthologies 1941 anthologies 1944 anthologies Series of books American poetry anthologies New Directions Publishing books