Al Filreis

Al Filreis is Kelly Professor, Faculty Director of the Kelly Writers House, Director of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing, Co-Director of PennSound, and Publisher of Jacket2 - all at the University of Pennsylvania. Among his books are Secretaries of the Moon, Wallace Stevens & the Actual World, Modernism from Left to Right, and Counter- Revolution of the Word. He has taught a massive open online course, "ModPo," to 36,000 students.

More info: http://writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/

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Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”) (Coursera) Coursera
University of Pennsylvania

Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”) (Coursera)

Embark on a journey through the world of modern and contemporary U.S. poetry with ModPo, an engaging and free course designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Explore the realm of experimental verse, from the iconic works of Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman to the latest creations in American poetry. This fast-paced course will equip you with the skills needed to decode and appreciate seemingly difficult poems.

Jun 14th 2026
5-12 Weeks
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