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The Rehearsal Of Misunderstanding: Three Collections By Contemporary Greek Women Poetsthe Cake By Rhea Galanaki, Tales Of The D
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Fills A Serious Gap In Contemporary Poetry In Translation, In General, And In Greek Poetry, In Particular.While The Poetry Of Cavafy, Elytis, Ritsos, And Seferis Is Readily Available To English Speakers, Greek Women'S Poetry Remains Virtually Unknown To Nonspecialists. The Rehearsal Of Misunderstanding, Which Includes Collections By Rhea Galanaki, Jenny Mastoraki, And Maria Laina, Fills A Serious Gap In Contemporary Poetry In Translation, In General, And In Greek Poetry, In Particular.Drawing On The Formative Experience Of Writing Under An Authoritarian Regime (19671974), Women Poets In The 1980S Forged A Poetics Which Unsettled And Disrupted Fixed Meanings And Gender Roles. Each Of The Three Collections In This Anthology Rehearses The Myriad Ways We Are Misunderstood And Misrepresented By Others And Ourselves. Like Recent American Language Poetry By Women Which Draws On The Work Of Emily Dickinson And Gertrude Stein, These Series Of Interwoven Poems Transform Hermeticism Into A Feminine Survival Strategy For Recognizing How Meaning Is Lost, Disfigured, Or Denied.By Grouping These Poets Together And Providing A Cogent Introductory Essay, Van Dyck'S Bilingual Book Will Engage A Wide Range Of Readers Interested In Poetry, Modern Greek Culture, Gender Studies, And Feminist Poetics.Contributors: Rhea Galanaki, Maria Laina, Jenny Mastoraki.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Rehearsal of Misunderstanding' about? A: This anthology features contemporary Greek women poets, highlighting the often-overlooked voices in Greek poetry. It includes collections by Rhea Galanaki, Jenny Mastoraki, and Maria Laina, exploring themes of misunderstanding and misrepresentation.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this poetry collection? A: The contributors are Rhea Galanaki, Maria Laina, and Jenny Mastoraki, with an introductory essay by Karen Van Dyck.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 15, 1998.
- 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 328 pages.
- Q: What condition is this used book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Acceptable' condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in this poetry anthology? A: The anthology explores themes related to gender roles, identity, and the impact of writing under an authoritarian regime, reflecting on how women poets navigate misunderstanding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Greek poetry? A: Yes, the book is designed to engage a wide range of readers, including those unfamiliar with Greek poetry, thanks to its bilingual format and introductory essay.
- Q: Are the poems in this collection bilingual? A: Yes, the anthology features poems in both Greek and English.
- Q: What type of readers might be interested in this book? A: Readers interested in poetry, Modern Greek culture, gender studies, and feminist poetics would find this anthology particularly engaging.