Brunner, Edward
Cold War Poetry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780252072178
- author:
- Brunner, Edward
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Illinois Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Poetry texts & anthologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Cold War Poetry offers a fresh perspective on mainstream American poetry of the 1950s. Edward Brunner's study reveals a complex and responsive body of work, one that engaged with the cultural and historical context of its time. Brunner examines the key poets of the period, including those who were prominent figures in literary circles, as well as lesser-known writers whose contributions have been overlooked. He also explores the role of the book review process, the impact of poetic fads, and the power of classroom anthologies in shaping our understanding of poetry. Through a close analysis of poems written about the Bomb, Brunner sheds light on how poets expressed their growing sense of cosmic disorder in coded language, often using subterfuge to critique government policies.
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