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American poetry : a very short introduction / David Caplan.
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Caplan, David, 1969-
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Language
English
Published/Created
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022]
Description
133 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
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Oxford Very Short Introductions: Complete
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PS303 .C37 2022
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American poetry
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History and criticism
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Very short introductions
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"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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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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ISBN
9780190640194 (paperback)
0190640197 (paperback)
LCCN
2021029446
OCLC
1260691484
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