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Last Looks, Last Books: Stevens, Plath, Lowell, Bishop, Merrill (The A. W. Mellon Lectures In The Fine Arts, 56)
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Modern American Poets Writing In The Face Of Deathin Last Looks, Last Books, The Eminent Critic Helen Vendler Examines The Ways In Which Five Great Modern American Poets, Writing Their Final Books, Try To Find A Style That Does Justice To Life And Death Alike. With Traditional Religious Consolations No Longer Available To Them, These Poets Must Invent New Ways To Express The Crisis Of Death, As Well As The Paradoxical Coexistence Of A Declining Body And An Undiminished Consciousness. In The Rock, Wallace Stevens Writes Simultaneous Narratives Of Winter And Spring; In Ariel, Sylvia Plath Sustains Melodrama In Cool Formality; And In Day By Day, Robert Lowell Subtracts From Plenitude. In Geography Iii, Elizabeth Bishop Is Both Caught And Freed, While James Merrill, In A Scattering Of Salts, Creates A Series Of Selfportraits As He Dies, Representing Himself By Such Things As A Christmas Tree, Human Tissue On A Laboratory Slide, And The Evening/Morning Star. The Solution For One Poet Will Not Serve For Another; Each Must Invent A Bridge From An Old Style To A New One. Casting A Last Look At Life As They Contemplate Death, These Modern Writers Enrich The Resources Of Lyric Poetry.
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- Q: How many pages are in 'Last Looks, Last Books'? A: This book contains one hundred sixty-eight pages, providing ample analysis of modern American poetry.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Last Looks, Last Books'? A: The author is Helen Vendler, a renowned critic in the field of poetry and literature.
- Q: In which category is this book classified? A: This book falls under the 'Criticism & Theory' category, focusing on literary analysis.
- Q: How do I read 'Last Looks, Last Books'? A: You can read this book like any standard novel, ideally in a quiet space to appreciate its lyrical insights.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in poetry? A: Yes, it is suitable for beginners and provides deep insights into modern poetry that can enrich understanding.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of death, existence, and the evolution of poetic style among five significant poets.
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- Q: How does this book compare to other poetry critiques? A: Unlike many critiques, this book focuses specifically on the final works of select poets, providing unique insights.
- Q: Are there any notable poets discussed in the book? A: Yes, it includes discussions on Wallace Stevens, Sylvia Plath, Robert Lowell, Elizabeth Bishop, and James Merrill.