Muthologos
- 496 pages
- 18 hours of reading
"...a balanced and superbly rendered picture of one of America's greatest poets."---Peter Anastas --
Charles Olson Book order
December 27, 1910 – January 10, 1970
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.
- 2010
- 2005
A Charles Olson Reader
- 217 pages
- 8 hours of reading
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'.
- 1997
Call Me Ishmael
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The exploration of Shakespeare's influence on Melville's Moby-Dick is a central theme, as the author presents the groundbreaking "theory of the two Moby-Dicks." This theory posits that Melville's reading of King Lear significantly shaped his narrative, suggesting that the first version lacked key elements like Ahab. The book's experimental style and organization sparked debate among contemporary critics, marking it as a pivotal work in American literary criticism. This reprint preserves the original's integrity, offering insights into Melville's creative process.
- 1995
Charles Olson (1910-1970) war der zentrale Vertreter der 'Black Mountain Poets', zu der auch bekannte Künstler wie John Cage und Rauschenberg gehörten. In seinen Erzählungen würdigt er seinen Vater auf liebevolle Weise.
- 1990
Profese poezie
- 84 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Výber z poézie Charlesa Olsona vo výbere Roberta Creeleyho, ktorý zbierku opatril aj úvodným slovom. Preložil Miroslav Holub.
- 1969
- 1966
Selected Writings
- 280 pages
- 10 hours of reading
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.
- 1965
