American Feminist Poetry

Abstract The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the artistic and stylistic characteristics of American feminist poetry, recognising the evolution of themes and voices. The leading method that was used for this purpose was comparative analysis. The works of such authors from different historical periods were chosen: Emily Dickinson (1830–1886), Maya Angelou (1928–2014) and Sandra Faulkner (twenty-first century). The analysis of the four discussed poems reveals both similarities and differences. Each poem has its distinct tone and style, ranging from introspective to confrontational and fragmented. These results have practical implications for studies in literature and literary criticism, as they provide a detailed and comparative analysis of the poetry of the three periods.