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Language writing, the most controversial avantgarde movement in contemporary American poetry, appeals strongly to writers and readers interested in the politics of postmodernism and in iconoclastic poetic form. Drawing on materials from popular culture, avoiding the standard stylistic indications of poetic lyricism, and using nonsequential sentences are some of the ways in which language writers make poetry a more open and participatory process for the readers. Reading this kind of writing, however, may not come easily in a culture where poetry is treated as property of a special class. It is this barrier that Bob Perelman seeks to break down in this fascinating and comprehensive account of the language writing movement. A leading language writer himself, Perelman offers insights into the history of the movement and discusses the political and theoretical implications of the writing. He provides detailed readings of work by Lyn Hejinian, Ron Silliman, and Charles Bernstein, among many others, and compares it to a wide range of other contemporary and modern American poetry.A variety of issues are addressed in the following chapters: 'The Marginalization of Poetry,' 'Language Writing and Literary History,' 'Here and Now on Paper,' 'Parataxis and Narrative: The New Sentence in Theory and Practice,' 'Write the Power,' 'Building a More Powerful Vocabulary: Bruce Andrews and the World (Trade Center),' 'This Page Is My Page, This Page Is Your Page: Gender and Mapping,' 'An Alphabet of Literary Criticism,' and 'A False Account of Talking with Frank O'Hara and Roland Barthes in Philadelphia.'
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Marginalization of Poetry'? A: 'The Marginalization of Poetry' explores the language writing movement in contemporary American poetry, focusing on its political and theoretical implications.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Bob Perelman, a leading figure in the language writing movement.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Marginalization of Poetry'? A: The book was published on July 8, 1996.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include the history of language writing, its relationship with literary history, narrative techniques, gender mapping, and literary criticism.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Marginalization of Poetry' consists of 187 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in poetry? A: While it offers deep insights into contemporary poetry, readers may benefit from a basic understanding of postmodernism and poetic forms.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'The Marginalization of Poetry'.
- Q: Can you provide examples of poets discussed in the book? A: The book includes detailed readings of works by poets such as Lyn Hejinian, Ron Silliman, and Charles Bernstein.