Charles Olson stands as a pivotal figure bridging early American modernists and the New American poets, influencing subsequent postmodern movements. He described his calling not as a writer, but as an "archeologist of morning," signaling a deep interest in origins and creation. Olson advocated for a poetic meter based on breath and natural rhythm, breaking free from the constraints of syntax and logic. His complex works often delve into social, historical, and political themes, while his shorter verses reveal a sincere, accessible, and emotionally resonant voice.
Charles Olson's influence on the development of British and American poetry through his writing and teaching is immense. His work encompasses myth, history, scholarship and politics. This book includes extracts from a range of Olson's poetry and prose, including letters, interviews and the full text of the key essay 'Projective Verse'.
"...a balanced and superbly rendered picture of one of America's greatest poets."---Peter Anastas --
This landmark collection of Charles Olson's work, edited by Robert Creeley, features poems from "The Distances" and "Maximus Poems," alongside the "Mayan Letters," "Appolonius of Tyana," and his influential manifesto on "Projective Verse." Olson is celebrated as a key figure bridging modern poetic movements.
Výber z poézie Charlesa Olsona vo výbere Roberta Creeleyho, ktorý zbierku opatril aj úvodným slovom. Preložil Miroslav Holub.