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Poetry has often been considered an irrational genre, more expressive than logical, more meditative than given to coherent argument. And yet, in each of the four very different poets she considers here, Helen Vendler reveals a style of thinking in operation; although they may prefer different means, she argues, all poets of any value are thinkers.The four poets taken up in this volumeAlexander Pope, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and William Butler Yeatscome from three centuries and three nations, and their styles of thinking are characteristically idiosyncratic. Vendler shows us Pope performing as a satiric miniaturizer, remaking in verse the form of the essay, Whitman writing as a poet of repetitive insistence for whom thinking must be followed by rethinking, Dickinson experimenting with plot to characterize life's unfolding, and Yeats thinking in images, using montage in lieu of argument.With customary lucidity and spirit, Vendler traces through these poets' lines to find evidence of thought in lyric, the silent stylistic measures representing changes of mind, the condensed power of poetic thinking. Her work argues against the reduction of poetry to its (frequently wellworn) themes and demonstrates, instead, that there is always in admirable poetry a strenuous process of thinking, evident in an evolving stylehowever ancient the themethat is powerful and original.
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- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'Poets Thinking: Pope, Whitman, Dickinson, Yeats'? A: The book explores the intersection of poetry and thought, focusing on how each poet expresses their unique style of thinking through their work.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Poets Thinking: Pope, Whitman, Dickinson, Yeats'? A: The author is Helen Vendler, a renowned literary critic and scholar.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Poets Thinking' contain? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: When was 'Poets Thinking: Pope, Whitman, Dickinson, Yeats' published? A: The book was published on September 27, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to poetry? A: Yes, it provides insightful analysis that can benefit both newcomers and seasoned poetry readers.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Poets Thinking: Pope, Whitman, Dickinson, Yeats'? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: Can I find discussions on various poetic styles in this book? A: Yes, the book discusses the distinctive styles of Alexander Pope, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, and William Butler Yeats.
- Q: What is the significance of the poets chosen in this book? A: The poets reflect different eras and perspectives, showcasing the evolution of poetic thought across centuries.