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Barry MacSweeney and the Politics of Post-War British Poetry
Seditious Things
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Focusing on the literary impact of Barry MacSweeney, this book delves into his role in post-war British poetry, highlighting his struggles with political agitation and artistic experimentation. Despite facing ridicule and a tumultuous life affected by alcoholism, MacSweeney's reputation experienced a revival late in his life. Through close readings of his work alongside influential figures like J.H. Prynne and Sylvia Plath, the author provides a fresh perspective on modern poetry, enriched by extensive archival research that contextualizes MacSweeney's significant yet controversial contributions.
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Barry MacSweeney and the Politics of Post-War British Poetry, Luke Roberts
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Barry MacSweeney and the Politics of Post-War British Poetry
- Subtitle
- Seditious Things
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Luke Roberts
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9783319459578
- Category
- Poetry, About Literature
- Description
- Focusing on the literary impact of Barry MacSweeney, this book delves into his role in post-war British poetry, highlighting his struggles with political agitation and artistic experimentation. Despite facing ridicule and a tumultuous life affected by alcoholism, MacSweeney's reputation experienced a revival late in his life. Through close readings of his work alongside influential figures like J.H. Prynne and Sylvia Plath, the author provides a fresh perspective on modern poetry, enriched by extensive archival research that contextualizes MacSweeney's significant yet controversial contributions.