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Concrete Poetry: A 21st-Century Anthology
Concrete Poetry: A 21st-Century Anthology
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Concrete Poetry: A 21st-Century Anthology is the first comprehensive overview of concrete poetry in many years, featuring distinctive and influential works by Japanese concretists, the Wiener Gruppe, Augusto de Campos, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Eugen Gomringer, Dieter Roth, Henri Chopin, Cia Rinne, Susan Howe, and many others. It presents individual poems in their original languages with lively commentaries that explicate and contextualize the work, allowing readers to discover the intricacy of poems that some have dismissed as simple or trivial.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Concrete Poetry: A 21st-Century Anthology is a groundbreaking exploration of concrete poetry, offering a comprehensive and insightful overview of the movement after a long hiatus. This anthology, while selectively curated, encompasses a wide range of influential works, showcasing the diversity and richness of concrete poetry across different regions and eras. It delves into the works of renowned Japanese concretists, the Wiener Gruppe, Augusto de Campos, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Eugen Gomringer, Dieter Roth, Henri Chopin, Cia Rinne, Susan Howe, and numerous other esteemed poets.
The anthology presents individual poems, reproduced in their original languages, accompanied by lively commentaries that elucidate and contextualize the pieces. These commentaries aim to dispel misconceptions about concrete poetry, revealing its intricate complexities and profound artistic merit. By providing readers with a deeper understanding of these poems, the anthology encourages them to appreciate the depth and richness of the concrete poetic language.
Concrete Poetry: A 21st-Century Anthology serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and poetry enthusiasts alike. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the movement, showcases its most significant works, and encourages a re-evaluation of its importance in contemporary poetry. Through its meticulous presentation and insightful commentary, this anthology offers a gateway to the world of concrete poetry, inviting readers to explore its rich tapestry of forms, rhythms, and meanings.
Weight: 596g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789147766
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