Hass, Robert

A Little Book on Form

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ISBN 13:
9780062332431
author:
Hass, Robert
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Ecco Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
464
Dimensions:
22.61 x 14.99 x 3.3 centimetres
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Books & Reading,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.66

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A Little Book on Form: An Exploration into the Formal Imagination of Poetry by Robert Hass. This thought-provoking exploration of poetic form delves into the central tension between poetry as genre and the poetics of the imagination. Drawing on a wide range of perspectives, including postmodern theories of shape and movement, Hass examines the building blocks of poetry, from the brief haiku to complex forms like elegy and ode. Through his analysis, Hass reveals the ancient roots of the poetic impulse, tracing the evolution of poetic thought and feeling across human cultures. With its unique blend of intellectual rigor and creative insight, A Little Book on Form offers a fresh perspective on the power of poetry to shape our understanding of the world.

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