Free verse is characterized by the absence of a consistent meter or rhyme scheme, allowing poets to express themselves more freely.

Walt Whitman is often credited with pioneering free verse in his collection \"Leaves of Grass\".

\"The Waste Land\" delves into the disillusionment and spiritual emptiness prevalent in modern society.

Modernism, a broad artistic and cultural movement, coincided with the rise of free verse in the early 20th century.

Stream-of-consciousness allows poets to delve into the subjective experiences and thoughts of their characters.

Ezra Pound's poetry often features fragmented imagery and abrupt shifts in perspective, reflecting the fragmented nature of modern life.

\"The Red Wheelbarrow\" celebrates the simple beauty of everyday objects and the poet's connection to the natural world.

Amy Lowell was a prominent figure in the Imagist movement, advocating for the use of precise and vivid imagery in poetry.

Modernist poets often used colloquial language to connect with their readers and reflect the realities of everyday life.

Gertrude Stein's poetry is characterized by her experimental use of language, unconventional forms, and stream-of-consciousness techniques.

\"Poetry\" reflects Marianne Moore's thoughts on the nature of poetic inspiration and the role of the poet in society.

T.S. Eliot's poetry often employs irony and satire to critique the emptiness and disillusionment of modern society.

Modernist poets often used fragmentation and discontinuity to reflect the fragmented and disjointed nature of modern life.

E.E. Cummings is renowned for his experimental use of typography and visual elements, creating visually striking and unconventional poems.