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In Dark Again in Wonder: The Poetry of Ren Char and George Oppen,New
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At the center of In Dark Again in Wonder are readings of Ren Char (190788) and George Oppen (190884). Both of these poets achieved recognition at a young age, Char among the French surrealists in the 1930s, Oppen among the American objectivists in the same decade. Both were independent individuals who, having found their way to communities of inventive writers, stepped back and shaped their own idiosyncratic paths. Both responded decisively to the social upheavals of the 1930s and 40s. Oppen committed himself to radical politics in the 30s, a decision that, as it turned out, led to his not writing poetry for nearly twentyfive years. Char fought in the Resistance in the 40s. Both, in their mature work, developed a kind of poetry that is at once a love poetry, a meditative poetry, and a poetry of encounter.The concluding chapter of the book places the questions raised by Chars and Oppens work in a larger context, tracing the cultural history that shapes our modern experience of inhabiting a tension between an historical and a metaphysical horizon of experience, or, as this appears in a different but related light, a tension between a sociological and an existential understanding of our lives. Char and Oppen are both poets concerned with the old philosophical questions that are still with usthe nature of spiritual freedom, the gathering of the self in relation to death, the meditation on the whole, the turn to Nature as the open space of the whole under the conditions of modernity, the clarification of the ground of vision in eros and love, and the search for the good lifewhile at the same time they fully engage the social predicaments and promises of their world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'In Dark Again in Wonder'? A: 'In Dark Again in Wonder' primarily examines the poetry of René Char and George Oppen, exploring their unique contributions to literature and their responses to the social upheavals of the 1930s and 1940s.
- Q: Who are the authors of the book? A: The book is authored by Robert Baker, who delves into the works of poets René Char and George Oppen.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as spiritual freedom, the relationship between self and death, love, nature, and the socio-political contexts influencing both poets' works.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'In Dark Again in Wonder' has a total of 254 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'In Dark Again in Wonder' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2012.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with poetry? A: Yes, the book provides context and analysis that can be accessible to readers new to poetry, while also offering depth for those familiar with Char and Oppen.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Can I find discussions on the historical context of the poets? A: Yes, the book includes discussions on the historical context that shaped the works of René Char and George Oppen, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s.
- Q: What kind of poetry do Char and Oppen represent? A: Both poets represent a blend of love poetry, meditative poetry, and poetry of encounter, addressing significant philosophical questions.