Jamison, Kay Redfield
Robert Lowell, Setting the River on Fire
- ISBN 13:
- 9780307744616
- author:
- Jamison, Kay Redfield
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 2.79 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Robert Lowell: A Study of Genius, Mania, and Character by Kay Redfield Jamison is a magisterial exploration of the complex relationship between illness and art. Pulitzer Prize finalist Kay Redfield Jamison brings her expertise in mood disorders to bear on the life and work of Robert Lowell, whose intense and personal verse left a lasting mark on the English language. In this bold and sympathetic account, Dr. Jamison illuminates the intricate relationships between mania, depression, and creativity, shedding new light on how Lowell's illness influenced his work and often became its subject. By examining the poet's struggles with mental health, Jamison offers a profound understanding of the human condition, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Through her insightful analysis, Dr. Jamison reveals a passionate and original observer of the human experience, whose poetry continues to appeal to readers today.
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