Bibliograph

American poetry, a very short introduction, David Caplan

Type

Label

American poetry, a very short introduction, David Caplan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

American poetry

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1260691484

Responsibility statement

David Caplan

Series statement

Very short introduction

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

"American Poetry: A Very Short Introduction proposes a new theory of American poetry. Written in engaging language and enlivened with illuminating examples, it shows that two characteristics mark the vast, contentious literature. On the one hand, several of its major poets and critics claim that America needs a poetry equal to the country's own distinctiveness. On the other hand, American poetry welcomes techniques, styles, and traditions that originate from outside the country. Its influences range far beyond America's borders. The force of these two competing characteristics drives both individual accomplishment and the broader field"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

American poetry's two characteristics -- American English as a poetic resource -- Convention and idiosyncrasy -- Auden and Eliot : two complicating examples -- On the present and future of American poetry

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