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Focusing on the often-overlooked visual and auditory elements of George Oppen's poetry, Richard Swigg provides an insightful exploration of his work from the 1930s to the 1970s. The analysis highlights the significance of the words and their sound, while also examining Oppen's literary connections with contemporaries like Charles Reznikoff, Denise Levertov, and Charles Tomlinson. This approach aims to enhance understanding of Oppen's unique contributions to poetry and the broader literary landscape.
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George Oppen, Richard Swigg
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- 2016
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- Title
- George Oppen
- Subtitle
- The Words in Action
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Swigg
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 234
- ISBN13
- 9781611487497
- Category
- Poetry
- Description
- Focusing on the often-overlooked visual and auditory elements of George Oppen's poetry, Richard Swigg provides an insightful exploration of his work from the 1930s to the 1970s. The analysis highlights the significance of the words and their sound, while also examining Oppen's literary connections with contemporaries like Charles Reznikoff, Denise Levertov, and Charles Tomlinson. This approach aims to enhance understanding of Oppen's unique contributions to poetry and the broader literary landscape.