Ocean, the Bird, and the Scholar: Essays on Poets and Poetry

Helen VendlerHarvard University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0674736566

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Ocean, the Bird, and the Scholar: Essays on Poets and Poetry

Helen VendlerHarvard University Press

ISBN-10: 0674736567 · ISBN-13: 978‑0674736566 · 2015 · 1st Edition

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In 'Ocean, the Bird, and the Scholar: Essays on Poets and Poetry,' Helen Vendler, a renowned literary critic, explores the work of various poets, offering insights into their creative processes and the impact of their poetry. The essays cover a wide range of poets, including Wallace Stevens, John Keats, and Emily Dickinson, and delve into themes of beauty, nature, and the role of the poet in society.

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Publisher: Harvard University Press
Hardcover1st EditionMay 11, 2015
Pages: 456Language: EnglishPrinted in: United States of AmericaPaper finish: Matte

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Author: Helen Vendler

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