There are many ways to classify modern poetry, which can be divided into different categories according to different principles and standards. The basics are as follows:
1, according to the expression of the content of the work, including: narrative poems and lyric poems.
2. According to the phonological rhythm and structural form of the language of the work, it can be divided into metrical poems, free poems and prose poems.
3. According to the development stage of poetry, it includes modern poetry and contemporary poetry.
(1) Modern Poetry in China: Poetry before the first half of the 20th century is called Modern Poetry in China.
(2) China's contemporary poetry: Poetry after the second half of the 20th century is called China's contemporary poetry.
The above is an overview, please refer to Resources for details.