The Truth of Poetry: Tensions in Modern Poetry from Baudelaire to the 1960s

The Truth of Poetry, published in 1982, explores the truth offered by poetry in modern times, covering the last century of European and American poetry and considering the possibilities open to poets since Baudelaire. It is a comprehensive analysis that will interest students of English literature, poetry enthusiasts, and literary historians.

Format: Hardback
Length: 355 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1982, The Truth of Poetry delves into the profound question of what kind of truth poetry offers in modern times. In his comprehensive exploration spanning over a century of European and American poetry, Michael Hamburgers offers a rich phenomenology of modern poetry, surpassing a mere history of individual poet appreciations. He meticulously examines the tensions and conflicts that permeate the works of every major poet of the period, exploring the vast array of possibilities open to poets since the time of Baudelaire. This expansive and insightful work of analysis holds immense appeal to students of English literature, poetry enthusiasts, and literary historians alike.

First published in 1982, The Truth of Poetry delves into the profound question of what kind of truth poetry offers in modern times. In his comprehensive exploration spanning over a century of European and American poetry, Michael Hamburgers offers a rich phenomenology of modern poetry, surpassing a mere history of individual poet appreciations. He meticulously examines the tensions and conflicts that permeate the works of every major poet of the period, exploring the vast array of possibilities open to poets since the time of Baudelaire. This expansive and insightful work of analysis holds immense appeal to students of English literature, poetry enthusiasts, and literary historians alike.

Weight: 826g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032198859