Peter Verdonk
Twentieth-Century Poetry: From Text to Context
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415058636
- author:
- Peter Verdonk
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis, Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 212
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Twentieth-century Poetry From Text to Context explores how poetry can be understood and interpreted. This collection of essays examines various aspects of poetry, including its relationship with language, culture, and society.
The book delves into the stylistic analysis of individual poems, as well as the poet's personal relationships and social context. It also considers the role of language in shaping our understanding of poetry, from lexis to grammar and beyond.
Through a range of case studies, including works by Ted Hughes, Tony Harrison, Thomas Hardy, Philip Larkin, Seamus Heaney, and others, this book provides a nuanced understanding of how poetry can be contextualized and analyzed. It offers insights into the complexities of poetry and its place within society.
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