Prose Poetry and the City

Exploring the intersection of prose poetry and urban life, Donna Stonecipher's work intricately examines Baudelaire's transition from verse to prose, emphasizing the spatial dynamics of cities. The essay weaves together diverse elements such as architecture, landscape, and cookbooks, reminiscent of a flâneur's observations. By connecting themes of civic horizontality and corporate verticality, it engages with the thoughts of poets and thinkers over the last two centuries, creating a rich, lyrical tapestry that resonates like music.