Poetry, Word-Play, and Word-War in Wallace Stevens

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Focusing on Wallace Stevens's intricate word-play, Eleanor Cook examines his mastery of grammar, etymology, and allusion, providing insights into his poetic techniques. This comprehensive study spans his entire oeuvre, featuring in-depth analyses of three significant long poems. The chronological structure reveals Stevens's evolving artistry and thought, exploring themes such as the poetry of place, eros, and belief, ultimately offering a nuanced understanding of his "poetry of the earth."