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Focusing on six modernist poems by diverse poets, this study illustrates the multifaceted nature of modernism. David Young emphasizes the unique qualities of each poem while highlighting their shared aesthetic that challenges traditional thought. Each chapter offers a close reading of a key poem, contextualized within its historical background and the poet's career. Young's translations of two non-English poems enhance accessibility. The blend of detailed analysis and contextual insights makes this work valuable for both general readers and scholars, enriching the understanding of 20th-century poetry.
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Six Modernist Moments in Poetry, David Young
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Six Modernist Moments in Poetry
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Young
- Publisher
- University of Iowa Press
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 175
- ISBN13
- 9780877459545
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Focusing on six modernist poems by diverse poets, this study illustrates the multifaceted nature of modernism. David Young emphasizes the unique qualities of each poem while highlighting their shared aesthetic that challenges traditional thought. Each chapter offers a close reading of a key poem, contextualized within its historical background and the poet's career. Young's translations of two non-English poems enhance accessibility. The blend of detailed analysis and contextual insights makes this work valuable for both general readers and scholars, enriching the understanding of 20th-century poetry.