Poetry & Politics 1900-1960
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A landmark work of literary criticism, Poetry & Politics 1900-1960 examines the charged relationship between poetic expression and political upheaval across six transformative decades of the twentieth century. C. M. Bowra argues with scholarly authority that poets cannot remain untouched by the seismic political forces of their era, drawing on a sweeping range of voices from across Europe, Latin America, and beyond to illustrate how war, revolution, fascism, and nationalism shaped verse in profound ways. With characteristic erudition and clarity, Bowra presents close readings of major poets alongside incisive analysis of the ideological currents that both inspired and constrained their work. The tone is measured yet passionate, reflecting the conviction that poetry, far from being an ivory-tower pursuit, stands as one of the most honest records of a civilization under pressure. This essential critical study remains a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand how the turbulent politics of the modern age left an indelible mark on the literary imagination.
Author: C. M. Bowra
Format: Hardback
Published: 1966, Cambridge University Press
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of literary criticism, Poetry & Politics 1900-1960 examines the charged relationship between poetic expression and political upheaval across six transformative decades of the twentieth century. C. M. Bowra argues with scholarly authority that poets cannot remain untouched by the seismic political forces of their era, drawing on a sweeping range of voices from across Europe, Latin America, and beyond to illustrate how war, revolution, fascism, and nationalism shaped verse in profound ways. With characteristic erudition and clarity, Bowra presents close readings of major poets alongside incisive analysis of the ideological currents that both inspired and constrained their work. The tone is measured yet passionate, reflecting the conviction that poetry, far from being an ivory-tower pursuit, stands as one of the most honest records of a civilization under pressure. This essential critical study remains a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand how the turbulent politics of the modern age left an indelible mark on the literary imagination.