The Fate of American Poetry - Softcover

Holden, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082031398X ISBN 13: 9780820313986

Publisher: Univ of Georgia Pr, 1991

Synopsis

Are we witnessing the death of American poetry? Many critics have charged as much, pointing to a poetry that is increasingly marginal, specialized and cloistered.

About this title

About the Author:

Jonathan Holden is Distinguished University Professor of English and Poet-in-Residence at Kansas State University. In 2005 he was appointed as the first Poet Laureate of Kansas. Holden's many books include the memoir "Mama's Boys: A Double Life," the poetry collection "Knowing: New and Selected Poems," and the critical study "The Old Formalism: Character in Contemporary American Poetry."

From Library Journal:

When "schools" of poets wage war, as they always do, inter se , critics can be counted on to join the fray. However, when the critic is also a fine poet, the critical analysis takes on a special significance. 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, Allentown Coll., Center Valley, Pa.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Univ of Georgia Pr
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 082031398X
• ISBN 13: 9780820313986
• Binding: Paperback