The Life of Poetry
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Book Overview
Our century's lost classic about American culture, the essential saving force of poetry, and how it can improve the quality of life in the United States Observing that poetry is a natural part of our pastimes and rituals, Muriel Rukeyser explores the vital force of poetry and the arts in American culture. She opposes elitist attitudes and addresses Americans' fear of feeling, which contribute to a devaluation of poetry and the arts in...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0963818333
ISBN13:9780963818331
Release Date:September 1996
Publisher:Paris Press
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Age Range:18 years and up
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A must-read for poets, authors, and fans of the arts!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Ever wonder why people actively loathe poetry? Ever wonder why you should continue writing/painting/acting/reading?Rukeyser's book moves well beyond the range of traditional literary theory, incorporating philosophy, social theory, and science to present a world view unlike any I had ever encountered before.
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