Skip to product information
1 of 1

Shulph Ink

Forms of Late Modernist Lyric

Forms of Late Modernist Lyric

Regular price £109.20 GBP
Regular price £95.00 GBP Sale price £109.20 GBP
-15% OFF Sold out
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
  • Condition: Brand new
  • UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
  • UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension
Trustpilot 4.5 stars rating  Excellent
We're rated excellent on Trustpilot.
  • More about Forms of Late Modernist Lyric


The purpose of "Forms of Late Modernist Lyric" is to demonstrate that our oldest styles of poetic articulation – the elegy, the ode, the hymn – have figured all too briefly in modern genealogies of lyric and that they have proved especially seductive to avant-garde practitioners in the Anglophone tradition. The poets in question have thickened the texture of lyric practice at a time when the growing tendency in critical circles has been to dissolve points of difference within the genre itself. The broader aim of this volume is to demonstrate that experimental poets since 1945 have not always been rebarbative and anti-traditional, but rather that their recourse to familiar forms and shapes of thought should prompt us to reconsider late modernism as a crucial phase in the evolving history of lyric.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2021
Publisher: Liverpool University Press


The purpose of this essay is to explore the various forms and styles of lyric poetry, with a particular focus on the ways in which these forms have evolved and changed over time. It will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse.

The essay will begin by defining what we mean by the term "lyric poem." A lyric poem is a type of poetry that is characterized by its focus on the expression of emotions and personal experiences. It often employs a musical or melodic structure, as well as a sense of intimacy and immediacy, to convey its message.

There are many different types of lyric poetry, including the elegy, the ode, the hymn, and the sonnet. Each of these forms has its own unique characteristics and historical traditions. For example, the elegy is a type of lyric poem that is typically written in response to a death or other significant loss. It often employs a formal and elegiac tone, as well as a sense of mourning and reflection.

The ode is a type of lyric poem that is typically written in honor of a person or thing. It often employs a celebratory and celebratory tone, as well as a sense of grandeur and awe. The hymn is a type of lyric poem that is typically written for religious purposes. It often employs a spiritual or religious tone, as well as a sense of communal worship and devotion.

The sonnet is a type of lyric poem that is typically written in 14 lines. It is characterized by its use of rhyme and meter, as well as its focus on a single theme or idea.

Despite the many different types of lyric poetry, there are some common themes and motifs that recur throughout these forms. For example, many lyric poems explore themes of love, loss, nature, and identity. They often use imagery and metaphor to convey their messages, and they often employ a sense of personal vulnerability and honesty to connect with their readers.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the revival and reimagining of traditional forms of lyric poetry. This has been driven by a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of poetry in general, as well as the growing recognition of the importance of traditional forms of poetry in contemporary literary discourse.

One example of this trend is the resurgence of the elegy. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the elegy as a form of lyric poetry. This has been driven by a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of grief and loss in contemporary society, as well as the growing recognition of the elegy as a powerful and effective form of poetic expression.

Another example of this trend is the resurgence of the ode. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the ode as a form of lyric poetry. This has been driven by a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of celebration and celebration in contemporary society.

In addition to the revival and reimagining of traditional forms of lyric poetry, there has also been a growing interest in the development of new and innovative forms of lyric poetry. This has been driven by a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of experimental and avant-garde poetry, as well as the growing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusivity in contemporary literary discourse.

One example of this trend is the development of the lyric essay. The lyric essay is a type of essay that combines the elements of lyric poetry with the elements of essay writing. It is characterized by its use of personal voice and experience, as well as its focus on the exploration of a single theme or idea.

Another example of this trend is the development of the lyric monograph. The lyric monograph is a type of book that combines the elements of lyric poetry with the elements of memoir writing. It is characterized by its use of personal voice and experience, as well as its focus on the exploration of a single theme or idea.

In conclusion, this essay will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse. It will explore the various forms and styles of lyric poetry, with a particular focus on the ways
The purpose of this essay is to explore the various forms and styles of lyric poetry, with a particular focus on the ways on how these forms have evolved and changed over time. It will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse.

The essay will begin by defining the term

The essay will begin by defining what we mean by the term

The essay will begin by defining what we mean by the term

The essay will begin by defining what we mean by the term

The essay will begin by defining what we mean by the term The essay will begin by defining what we mean by the term "lyric poem." A lyric poem is a type of poetry that is characterized by its focus on the expression of emotions and personal experiences. It often employs a musical or melodic structure, as well as a sense of intimacy and immediacy, to convey its message.

There are many different types of lyric poetry, including the elegy, the ode, the hymn, and the sonnet. Each of these forms has its own unique characteristics and historical traditions. For example, the elegy is a type of lyric poem that is typically written in response to a death or other significant loss. It often employs a formal and elegiac tone, as well as a sense of mourning and reflection.

The ode is a type of lyric poem that is typically written in honor of a person or thing. It often employs a celebratory and celebratory tone, as well as a sense of grandeur and awe. The hymn is a type of lyric poem that is typically written for religious purposes. It often employs a spiritual or religious tone, as well as a sense of communal worship and devotion.

The sonnet is a type of lyric poem that is typically written in 14 lines. It is characterized by its use of rhyme. It is characterized by its use of rhyme. It is characterized by its use of rhyme. It is characterized by its use of rhyme. It is characterized by its use of rhyme. It is characterized by its use of rhyme. It is characterized by its use of rhyme. It is characterized by its use of rhyme and meter, as well as its focus on a single theme or idea.

Despite the many different types of lyric poetry, there are some common themes and motifs that recur throughout these forms. For example, many lyric poems explore themes of love, loss, nature, and identity. They often use imagery and metaphor to convey their messages, and they often employ a sense of personal vulnerability and honesty to connect with their readers.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the revival and reimagining of traditional forms of lyric poetry. This has been driven by a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of poetry in general, as well as the growing recognition of the importance of traditional forms of poetry in contemporary literary discourse.

One example of this trend is the resurgence of the elegy. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the elegy as a form of lyric poetry. This has been driven by a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of grief and loss in contemporary society.

Another example of this trend is the resurgence of the ode. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the ode as a form of lyric poetry. This has been driven by a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of celebration and celebration in contemporary society.

In addition to the revival and reimagining of traditional forms of lyric poetry, there has also been a growing interest in the development of new and innovative forms of lyric poetry. This has been driven by a number of factors, including the increasing popularity of experimental and avant-garde poetry, as well as the growing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusivity in contemporary literary discourse.

One example of this trend is the development of the lyric essay. The lyric essay is a type of essay that combines the elements of lyric poetry with the elements of essay writing. It is characterized by its use of personal voice and experience, as well as its focus on the exploration of a single theme or idea.

Another example of this trend is the development of the lyric monograph. The lyric monograph is a type of book that combines the elements of lyric poetry with the elements of memoir writing. It is characterized by its use of personal voice and experience, as well as its focus on the exploration of a single theme or idea.

In conclusion, this essay will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse. It will explore the various forms and styles of lyric poetry, with a particular focus on the ways in which these forms have evolved and changed over time. It will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse. It will explore the various forms and styles of lyric poetry, with a particular focus on the ways in which these forms have evolved and changed over time. It will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse. It will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse. It will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse. It will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse. It will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse. It will argue that while some traditional forms of lyric poetry have been marginalized or forgotten in recent years, they continue to be important and relevant in contemporary literary discourse.


Dimension: 239 x 163 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789622423

UK and International shipping information

UK Delivery and returns information:

  • Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
  • Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
  • Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.

International deliveries:

Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.

  • Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
  • Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
  • Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
View full details