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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Lives of the Poetsby Michael Schmidt
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist <BR>In this stunning volume of epic breadth, Michael Schmidt connects the lives and works of more than 300 poets over the last 700 years--spanning distant shores from Scotland to Australia to the Caribbean, all sharing the English language. <BR>Schmidt reveals how each poet has transformed "a common language of poetry" into the rustic rhythms and elegiac ballads, love sonnets, and experimental postmodern verse that make up our lyrical canon. <BR>A comprehensive guided tour that is lively and always accessible, Lives of the Poets illuminates our most transcendent literary tradition. Review:"Exceedingly pleasurable--an essential book."-The Boston Book Review Review:"The work of a man who has read widely and lovingly--an astonishing effort."-The New York Times Book Review Review:"A seductive masterpiece, to be savored alike for its vigilant profundity and for its sustained freshness." --Sunday Times (London) Synopsis:In this National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, the author connects the lives and works of more than 300 poets over the last 700 years, revealing how each poet has transformed a "common language of poetry". Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [941]-958) and index. About the AuthorMichael Schmidt is the founder and editor of PN Review, and the founder and editorial director of Carcanet Press. He is the director of the writing school at Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, England. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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