Jonathan F. S.Post
Elizabeth Bishop: A Very Short Introduction
Elizabeth Bishop: A Very Short Introduction
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Elizabeth Bishop is the best-loved poet in English of the second half of the twentieth century, and this Very Short Introduction explores her 90 published poems. It also uses biographical and critical material to illuminate her writing and contemporary literary landscape.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 24 March 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Elizabeth Bishop is widely regarded as the most beloved poet in English during the second half of the 20th century. This Very Short Introduction delves into the 90 published poems that form the heart of her remarkable poetic legacy. Drawing upon biographical and critical sources, Jonathan Post also incorporates letters and commentary from fellow poets such as Marianne Moore, Robert Lowell, and James Merrill to shed light on Bishop's writing and the literary landscape of her time. Throughout, Post contextualizes Bishop's lyric poetry within the framework of her life and aesthetic principles, demonstrating how these influenced her work. The book explores a diverse range of central themes prevalent in Bishop's poetry, including her masterful use of description, her profound connection with the environment, her exploration of balance, and her contemplations on love and loss. Additionally, it examines Bishop's interest in the visual arts.
The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press boasts an extensive collection of titles across nearly every subject domain. These compact books are ideal for swiftly gaining a comprehensive understanding of a new subject. Our expert authors blend facts, analysis, perspective, innovative ideas, and infectious enthusiasm to render complex and intriguing topics highly accessible and engaging. By exploring the life and work of Elizabeth Bishop, this Very Short Introduction offers a valuable entry point into the world of contemporary poetry, providing readers with a deeper appreciation of her remarkable contributions to the literary landscape.
Weight: 140g
Dimension: 112 x 175 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198851417
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