ebook img

Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars PDF

283 Pages·2001·1.609 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars PDF Free - Full Version

by Michael Thurston| 2001| 283 pages| 1.609| English

About Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars

Poetry makes nothing happen, wrote W. H. Auden in 1939, expressing a belief that came to dominate American literary institutions in the late 1940s--the idea that good poetry cannot, and should not, be politically engaged. By contrast, Michael Thurston here looks back to the 1920s and 1930s to a generation of poets who wrote with the precise hope and the deep conviction that they would move their audiences to action. He offers an engaging new look at the political poetry of Edwin Rolfe, Langston Hughes, Ezra Pound, and Muriel Rukeyser. Thurston combines close textual reading of the poems with research into their historical context to reveal how these four poets deployed the resources of tradition and experimentation to contest and redefine political common sense. In the process, he demonstrates that the aesthetic censure under which much partisan writing has labored needs dramatic revision. Although each of these poets worked with different forms and toward different ends, Thurston shows that their strategies succeed as poetry. He argues that partisan poetry demands reflection not only on how we evaluate poems but also on what we value in poems and, therefore, which poems we elevate.

Detailed Information

Author:Michael Thurston
Publication Year:2001
ISBN:9780807875001
Pages:283
Language:English
File Size:1.609
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars by Michael Thurston completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars on my mobile device?

After downloading Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars by Michael Thurston. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download Making Something Happen: American Political Poetry between the World Wars PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.