Reading W.S. Merwin in a New Century: American and European Perspectives

The edited collection "W. S. Merwin: A New Republic of Letters" explores the work of the highly awarded and twice American Poet Laureate W. S. Merwin, offering new perspectives on his life and writing. It emphasizes contemporary readings of Merwin as an environmental advocate, showing how his poetry seeks to help each reader re-establish an intimate relationship with the natural world. It also highlights how Merwin's work presents our place in history as a pivotal moment of transition into a new era of international cooperation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 363 pages
Publication date: 02 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This edited collection delves into the extensive and diverse body of work of the highly acclaimed and twice American Poet Laureate, W. S. Merwin. Spanning the early stages of his career, his mid-career triumphs, his monumental Hawaiian epic, his eco-poetry, his lesser-known later poetry, and the profound influence of Buddhism on his artistic expression, the volume offers fresh and insightful perspectives on Merwin as a major poet. Examining his works across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, this collection presents Merwin as a vital and contemporary figure in the literary landscape. It emphasizes contemporary readings of Merwin as an environmental advocate, showcasing how his poetry aims to foster a deep and meaningful connection between each reader and the natural world. Furthermore, it highlights how Merwin's work portrays our historical position as a pivotal moment of transition into a new era of international cooperation. This volume not only celebrates the life and writing of Merwin but also propels scholarship on his work into the future, embracing the challenges and opportunities of the new century.

Weight: 626g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031131561
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022