Things Merely Are: Philosophy in the Poetry of Wallace Stevens

by Simon Critchley

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This book is an invitation to read poetry. Simon Critchley argues that poetry enlarges life with a range of observation, power of expression and attention to language that eclipses any other medium. In a rich engagement with the poetry of Wallace Stevens, Critchley reveals that poetry also contains deep and important philosophical insight. Above all, he agues for a 'poetic epistemology' that enables us to think afresh the philosophical problem of...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0415356318

ISBN13:9780415356312

Release Date:February 2005

Publisher:Routledge

Length:152 Pages

Weight:0.40 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 6.4" x 7.8"

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