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The Collected Poems Of Jean Toomer,Used
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This volume is the only collected edition of poems by Jean Toomer, the enigmatic American writer, Gurdjieffian guru, and Quaker convert who is perhaps best known for his 1923 lyrical narrative Cane. The fiftyfive poems here most of them previously unpublished chart a fascinating evolution of artistic consciousness.The book is divided into sections reflecting four distinct periods of creativity in Toomer's career. The Aesthetic period includes Imagist, Symbolist, and other experimental pieces, such as 'Five Vignettes,' while 'Georgia Dusk' and the newly discovered poem 'Tell Me' come from Toomer' s Ancestral Consciousness period in the early 1920s. 'The Blue Meridian' and other Objective Consciousness poems reveal the influence of idealist philosopher Georges Gurdjieff. Among the works of this period the editor presents a group of local color poems picturing the landscape of the American Southwest, including 'Imprint for Rio Grande.' 'It Is Everywhere,' another newly discovered poem, celebrates America and democratic idealism. The Quaker religious philosophy of Toomer's final years is demonstrated in such Christian Existential works as 'They Are Not Missed' and 'To Gurdjieff Dying.'Robert Jones's clear and comprehensive introduction examines the major poems in this volume and serves as a guide through the stages of Toomer's evolution as an artist and thinker. The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer will prove essential to Toomer's admirers as well as to scholars and students of modern poetry, AfroAmerican literature, and American studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer' about? A: This volume is the only collected edition of poems by Jean Toomer, showcasing his evolution as an artist through fifty-five poems, many previously unpublished. It explores distinct periods of creativity in Toomer's career.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition? A: The collected edition is edited by Robert B. Jones, who provides a comprehensive introduction and analysis of Toomer's major works.
- Q: What types of poetry are included in this collection? A: The collection includes Imagist, Symbolist, and experimental pieces, as well as local color poems reflecting the landscape of the American Southwest.
- Q: When was 'The Collected Poems of Jean Toomer' published? A: This edition was published on March 31, 1988.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 148 pages.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, it is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in Toomer's poetry? A: Themes include artistic evolution, American landscapes, Quaker philosophy, and democratic idealism, reflecting Toomer's diverse influences.
- Q: Are there any newly discovered poems in this collection? A: Yes, the collection includes newly discovered poems such as 'Tell Me' and 'It Is Everywhere'.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: This book is essential for admirers of Toomer, as well as scholars and students of modern poetry and Afro-American literature.