Toil & Spin: Two Directions In Modern Poetry
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A significant contribution to the criticism and appreciation of modern verse, Toil & Spin: Two Directions in Modern Poetry by Chris Wallace-Crabbe presents a compelling critical examination of the diverging paths that contemporary poetry has taken. Wallace-Crabbe, one of Australia's most respected poet-critics, argues with clarity and conviction that modern poetry moves along two distinct trajectories — each illuminating different aspects of the human condition. With a tone that is both scholarly and accessible, the work instructs readers on how to read and interpret the competing aesthetics that define the modern poetic landscape. Drawing on a wide range of poets and movements, Wallace-Crabbe illustrates the tensions and dialogues at the heart of contemporary verse, making this an essential read for students, academics, and poetry enthusiasts alike.
Author: Chris Wallace-Crabbe
Format: Hardback
Published: 1979, Richmond, Vic, Hutchinson
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A significant contribution to the criticism and appreciation of modern verse, Toil & Spin: Two Directions in Modern Poetry by Chris Wallace-Crabbe presents a compelling critical examination of the diverging paths that contemporary poetry has taken. Wallace-Crabbe, one of Australia's most respected poet-critics, argues with clarity and conviction that modern poetry moves along two distinct trajectories — each illuminating different aspects of the human condition. With a tone that is both scholarly and accessible, the work instructs readers on how to read and interpret the competing aesthetics that define the modern poetic landscape. Drawing on a wide range of poets and movements, Wallace-Crabbe illustrates the tensions and dialogues at the heart of contemporary verse, making this an essential read for students, academics, and poetry enthusiasts alike.