Octavio Paz: A Study of His Poetics

by Jason Wilson

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Octavio Paz (1914-1998), the eminent Mexican poet and critic, attempted to evaluate the neglected role of poetry in the twentieth century in terms of a liberating, semi-religious vocation. Jason Wilson, in this study, approaches Paz's poetics through his close relationship with Andr Breton (1896-1966), the surrealist leader. This is a 'spiritual biography' of a poet-thinker (Paz); a study of a fertile relationship (Paz and Breton); a re-evaluation...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0521295092

ISBN13:9780521295093

Release Date:June 1979

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:204 Pages

Weight:0.58 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Related Subjects

Criticism & Theory Genres & Styles History & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literature & Fiction Spanish & Portuguese World Literature

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