Herd, David
John Ashbery and American Poetry
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719080593
- author:
- Herd, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.1 x 15.5 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Literary studies: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
David Herd's study of John Ashbery offers a new critical language for appreciating the poet's unique style. By examining Ashbery's work in various forms, from avant-garde to nostalgic and sublime, Herd argues that the poet's inventive nature is rooted in his desire to craft poems that respond to their occasion.
The book explores Ashbery's development within the context of 1950s New York's vibrant artistic scene, evaluating his poetry against its aesthetic, literary, and historical backgrounds. This nuanced approach provides a compelling account of Ashbery's significance in Twentieth Century Literature.
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