Poets of all times, places and sensibilities have been moved to write about war. From Horace and Virgl to Steveie Smith, from the anonymous bards of ancient China to Adam Mickiewicz and Primo Levi, these poets have encompassed the entire spectrum of feeling - pride, compassion, courage anger fear excitement, anguish, even laughter.
"This volume originates in the four unpublished Clark Lectures that Hollander delivered in 1999 at Trinity College, Cambridge. These lectures were planned to provide the core of a long-meditated book, though he never completed his revisions for this before he died in 2013."--Preface.
Poems by the author complement a guide to writing English verse, surveying the forms and patterns of Old English and looking at an assortment of contemporary styles of free verse
This 4,500-page collection presents the finest literature produced in Great Britain from the Middle Ages through the twentieth century. It has been edited and annotated by six eminent critics and scholars. Almost three hundred illustrations show the relationship between images in language and in pictures. The Oxford Anthology of English Literature is available in three formats: a two-volume cloth edition, breaking at 1800; a two-volume paper edition, breaking at 1800; and six paperbound volumes, each covering one of the traditional periods of English literary history
The collection offers a comprehensive exploration of 19th-century American poetry, featuring notable poets like Philip Freneau, Walt Whitman, and Herman Melville. Selected by John Hollander, it emphasizes American Indian poetry, folk songs, and spirituals, providing a rich context for understanding this era's artistic expressions. Organized by author, the two-volume set includes an extensive list of works, chronological insights, and editor notes that enhance the reader's appreciation of the texts.
This critique explores the interplay between different modes of expression, examining the instances when they effectively complement each other and those moments when they fall short. It prompts readers to reflect on the underlying reasons for these varying degrees of success, encouraging a deeper understanding of the dynamics involved in communication and expression.
John Hollander's poetry is recognized for its visionary power, establishing him as a significant contemporary figure. His earlier works, Tesserae and Selected Poetry, have been critically acclaimed, highlighting his unique voice and contribution to modern poetry. The review in The New Republic emphasizes his impact and the importance of his literary achievements.