Armitage, Simon
A Vertical Art: On Poetry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691233109
- author:
- Armitage, Simon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 centimetres (0.52 kg)
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Vertical Art On Poetry by Simon Armitage is a spirited exploration of the art form, demystifying its complexities and celebrating its power. With a refreshingly common-sense approach, Armitage examines poetry from both its accessible and obscure ends, offering new insights into favourite poets.
Based on his public lectures as Oxford Professor of Poetry, A Vertical Art shines a light on a diverse range of poets, including Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, Marianne Moore, W. H. Auden, Ted Hughes, Thom Gunn, A. R. Ammons, and Claudia Rankine. The book also delves into the realities of making a living as a contemporary poet, and ends with Armitage's own list of "Ninety-Five Theses" on poetry.
This appealingly personal book makes an insightful case for the power and potential of poetry today, offering a unique perspective from a practicing writer and dedicated reader. With its sparkling new insights and engaging tone, A Vertical Art is a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the art form.
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