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Poetry magazine cover art from the 1970s: The Poetry Foundation

Originally Published: February 15, 2013

Poetry magazine covers from the 1970s

The cover designs for Poetry magazine have evolved greatly since Harriet Monroe began publishing in 1912. Each decade of design provides a mirror into the aesthetics of that era. Here are some of the best—and most representative—cover designs from the 1970s.

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