Jones, Peter
Imagist Poetry (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141185705
- author:
- Jones, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Poetry anthologies: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Imagist Poetry by Peter Jones explores the influential poetic movement of the early 1900s. Emerging as a reaction against late nineteenth-century poetry, Imagism sought to strip away unnecessary words and adjectives, instead focusing on precision, purity of texture, and concentration of meaning. Characterized by its brevity and directness, Imagist poetry emphasizes the importance of images in conveying meaning. As Peter Jones notes in his introduction, these ideas continue to shape our poetic practice today. This collection provides a valuable insight into the movement's key principles and its lasting impact on literature.
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