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Poetry as Survival (The Life of Poetry: Poets on Their Art and Craft Ser.),New
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Intended for general readers and for students and scholars of poetry, Poetry as Survival is a complex and lucid analysis of the powerful role poetry can play in confronting, surviving, and transcending pain and suffering.Gregory Orr draws from a generous array of sources. He weaves discussions of work by Keats, Dickinson, and Whitman with quotes from threethousandyearold Egyptian poems, Inuit songs, and Japanese love poems to show that writing personal lyric has helped poets throughout history to process emotional and experiential turmoil, from individual stress to collective grief. More specifically, he considers how the acts of writing, reading, and listening to lyric bring ordering powers to the chaos that surrounds us. Moving into more contemporary work, Orr looks at the poetry of Sylvia Plath, Stanley Kunitz, and Theodore Roethke, poets who relied on their own work to get through painful psychological experiences.As a poet who has experienced considerable traumaespecially as a childOrr refers to the damaging experiences of his past and to the role poetry played in his ability to recover and survive. His personal narrative makes all the more poignant and vivid Orr's claims for lyric poetry's power as a tool for healing. Poetry as Survival is a memorable and inspiring introduction to lyric poetry's capacity to help us find safety and comfort in a threatening world.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Poetry as Survival'? A: 'Poetry as Survival' explores the role of poetry in confronting and transcending pain and suffering, emphasizing how writing and engaging with poetry can help individuals process emotional turmoil.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Poetry as Survival'? A: The book is authored by Gregory Orr, a poet who draws from his own experiences of trauma and healing through poetry.
- Q: What type of readers is 'Poetry as Survival' intended for? A: 'Poetry as Survival' is intended for general readers, as well as students and scholars of poetry, making it accessible to a wide audience.
- Q: How many pages does 'Poetry as Survival' have? A: 'Poetry as Survival' contains 242 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Poetry as Survival'? A: 'Poetry as Survival' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Poetry as Survival' published? A: 'Poetry as Survival' was published on November 18, 2002.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Poetry as Survival' in? A: 'Poetry as Survival' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Poetry as Survival'? A: 'Poetry as Survival' is available in its 1st Paperback Edition.
- Q: Does 'Poetry as Survival' include discussions of notable poets? A: Yes, the book discusses the works of notable poets such as Keats, Dickinson, Whitman, and contemporary figures like Sylvia Plath and Theodore Roethke.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from reading 'Poetry as Survival'? A: Readers can expect a complex yet lucid analysis of poetry's healing powers, along with insights into how personal lyric writing has historically helped individuals navigate trauma and grief.