The Fate of American Poetry
Author | : Jonathan Holden |
Publisher | : University of Georgia Press |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2008-07-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780820333113 |
ISBN-13 | : 0820333115 |
Rating | : 4/5 (115 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Fate of American Poetry written by Jonathan Holden and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers of Holden's splendid new book will be rewarded by his summary of the latest battle: neo-formalists versus post-(post?)-modernists versus creative writing programs versus whatever. The decline of modernism is also examined. Holden rightly chastises those who decry the institutionalization of poetry; details the current state of lyric, narrative, and political poetry; and gives sensitive, intelligent readings of works by new and established poets. An important book by a solid poet and critic. Highly recommended. --Vincent D. Balitas.