Moore, Marianne

Observations

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
ISBN 13:
9780374226862
author:
Moore, Marianne
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Genre:
Women Authors Poetry
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.08

Description

Marianne Moore's Observations is a landmark of modern poetry, showcasing her groundbreaking innovations and unique style. First published in the 1920s, this collection has been unavailable to the general reader until now. With a new introduction by Linda Leavell, this reissue allows readers to experience the full force of Moore's poetry, unfiltered from subsequent collections. The poems in Observations are marked by their precision, playfulness and emotional complexity, making them a compelling read for those interested in modernist poetry. Moore's work is notable for its prescient views on multiculturalism, biodiversity and individual liberty, as well as its use of language that is both impeccable and elusive. This collection provides a unique insight into the life and work of one of America's greatest poets at the height of her powers.

View AllClose