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Using as her starting point the story of Orpheus and Eurydice, Melissa F. Zeiger examines modern transformations of poetic elegy, particularly as they reflect historical changes in the politics of gender and sexuality. Although her focus is primarily on nineteenth and twentiethcentury poetry, the scope of her investigation is grand: from John Miltons Lycidas to very recently written AIDS and breast cancer elegies.Milton epitomized the traditional use of the Orpheus myth as an illustration of the female threat to masculine poetic prowess, focused on the beleaguered Orpheus. Zeiger documents the gradual inclusion of Eurydice, from the elegies of Algernon Charles Swinburne through the work of Thomas Hardy and John Berryman, reexamining the role of Eurydice, and the feminine more generally, in poetic production.Zeiger then considers women poets who challenge the assumptions of elegies written by men, sometimes identifying themselves with Eurydice. Among these poets are H.D., Edna St. Vincent Millay, Anne Sexton, and Elizabeth Bishop. Zeiger concludes with a discussion of elegies for victims of current plagues, explaining how poets mourning those lost to AIDS and breast cancer rewrite elegy in ways less repressive, sacrificial, or punitive than those of the Orphean tradition. Among the poets discussed are Essex Hemphill, Thom Gunn, Mark Doty, Audre Lorde, Adrienne Rich, and Marilyn Hacker.
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Beyond Consolation is an interesting read, but I found the writing style pretty dense at times. Some essays really hit home, while others felt a bit esoteric. It’s a good book if you’re looking to challenge your thoughts on sexuality and mourning, but be prepared to take your time with it.
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Daniel Kim
Thought-Provoking but Dense
Beyond Consolation is an interesting read, but I found the writing style pretty dense at times. Some essays really hit home, while others felt a bit esoteric. It’s a good book if you’re looking to challenge your thoughts on sexuality and mourning, but be prepared to take your time with it.
D
Daniel Kim
Thought-Provoking but Dense
Beyond Consolation is an interesting read, but I found the writing style pretty dense at times. Some essays really hit home, while others felt a bit esoteric. It’s a good book if you’re looking to challenge your thoughts on sexuality and mourning, but be prepared to take your time with it.
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Maya Patel
A Deep Dive Into Grief and Love
This book is a profound exploration of how we navigate loss and sexuality. The essays resonate deeply and offer a fresh perspective on elegy, making it perfect for anyone grappling with these themes. I was particularly moved by the way the authors articulate their experiences—definitely a must-read for writers or anyone interested in women's perspectives on grief.
M
Maya Patel
A Deep Dive Into Grief and Love
This book is a profound exploration of how we navigate loss and sexuality. The essays resonate deeply and offer a fresh perspective on elegy, making it perfect for anyone grappling with these themes. I was particularly moved by the way the authors articulate their experiences—definitely a must-read for writers or anyone interested in women's perspectives on grief.
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