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Randall Jarrell And His Age
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Randall Jarrell (19141965) Was The Most Influential Poetry Critic Of His Generation. He Was Also A Lyric Poet, Comic Novelist, Translator, Children'S Book Author, And Close Friend Of Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Lowell, Hannah Arendt, And Many Other Important Writers Of His Time. Jarrell Won The 1960 National Book Award For Poetry And Served As Poetry Consultant To The Library Of Congress. Amid The Resurgence Of Interest In Randall Jarrell, Stephen Burt Offers This Brilliant Analysis Of The Poet And Essayist.Burt'S Book Examines All Of Jarrell'S Work, Incorporating New Research Based On Previously Undiscovered Essays And Poems. Other Books Have Examined Jarrell'S Poetry In Biographical Or Formal Terms, But None Have Considered Both His Aesthetic Choices And Their Social Contexts. Beginning With An Overview Of Jarrell'S Life And Loves, Burt Argues That Jarrell'S Poetry Responded To The Political Questions Of The 1930S, The Anxieties And Social Constraints Of Wartime America, And The Apparent Prosperity, Domestic Ideals, And Professional Ideology That Characterized The 1950S. Jarrell'S Work Is Peopled By Helpless Soldiers, Anxious Suburban Children, Trapped Housewives, And Lonely Consumers. Randall Jarrell And His Age Situates The Poetcritic Among His Peersincluding Bishop, Lowell, And Arendtin Literature And Cultural Criticism. Burt Considers The Ways In Which Jarrell'S Efforts And Achievements Encompassed The Concerns Of His Time, From Teen Culture To World War Ii To The Cuban Missile Crisis; The Book Asks, Too, How Those Efforts Might Speak To Us Now.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Randall Jarrell and His Age'? A: 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' explores the intersection of Jarrell's poetry with the political and social issues of his time, including World War II, domestic life in the 1950s, and cultural criticism.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Randall Jarrell and His Age'? A: The author of 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' is Stephanie Burt, a noted critic and scholar.
- Q: What type of book is 'Randall Jarrell and His Age'? A: 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' is a literary criticism book that analyzes the work of poet Randall Jarrell in the context of his time.
- Q: How many pages does 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' have? A: 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' published? A: 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' was published on April 6, 2005.
- Q: What kind of research does the book incorporate? A: The book incorporates new research based on previously undiscovered essays and poems by Randall Jarrell.
- Q: Is 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' suitable for casual readers? A: 'Randall Jarrell and His Age' is suitable for readers interested in poetry and literary criticism, though it may be more beneficial for those with some background in literary studies.
- Q: What are the main subjects discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as Jarrell's aesthetic choices, his responses to political questions, and the social contexts of his work.
- Q: What awards did Randall Jarrell receive? A: Randall Jarrell won the National Book Award for poetry in 1960.