Hampton, Timothy
Bob Dylan
- ISBN 13:
- 9781942130369
- author:
- Hampton, Timothy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Zone Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 228mm / 152mm
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bob Dylan's songs are more than just catchy melodies - they are carefully crafted artistic statements designed to evoke emotion and create meaning. This comprehensive study explores the poetics and politics of Dylan's compositions, tracing his innovative use of musical form, poetic diction, and dialogue with other artists. From his earliest experiments with blues to his recent densely allusive recordings, Timothy Hampton delves into the details of Dylan's artistic development, locating him within the broader history of modern art. This nuanced exploration not only sheds light on the work of a major artist but also meditates on the power of song in times of social and political change. By examining the interplay between music and lyric, Hampton offers a detailed account of Dylan's achievement, one that reveals the complexity and depth of his compositions.
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