Words' Worth: What the Poet Does

Claudia Brodsky redefines the theory and interpretation of modern poetry, drawing on literature and philosophy to challenge traditional assumptions and emphasize the transformative power of poetry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Claudia Brodsky, a renowned scholar of literature and philosophy, embarks on a groundbreaking endeavor to redefine the parameters and trajectory of modern poetry theory and interpretation. Drawing inspiration from Wordsworth's revolutionary notion of "real language," Brodsky unveils a provocative new perspective on poetry, offering a fresh way of engaging with this art form that challenges conventional assumptions. Through meticulous analysis of both theory and practice, encompassing a wide range of writers and thinkers from Wordsworth to Rousseau to Hegel to Proust, Brodsky strives to unveil the transformative, active, and efficacious power of literature. In her view, poetry truly deserves its name only when it transcends the ownership of the poet and becomes a shared possession of society, valued for the profound impact it has on individuals and society as a whole. Words Worth is a groundbreaking work, authored by a preeminent scholar of literature, that demands a thoughtful response from all students and scholars of modern poetry.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 216 x 141 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501364525