Archibald Macleish Knihy
Archibald MacLeish bol americký básnik a spisovateľ spojený s modernizmom. Jeho tvorba sa vyznačuje hlbokým záujmom o americké dejiny a politiku, pričom sa často zaoberá témami slobody, zodpovednosti a podstaty demokracie. MacLeishova poézia je známa svojou intelektuálnou hĺbkou a formálnou zdatnosťou, pričom využíva tradičné aj moderné techniky na vytvorenie pôsobivých a nadčasových diel.
Academy of American Poets: Fifty Years of American Poetry
Over 200 Important Works by America's Modern Masters
- 320 stránok
- 12 hodin čítania
Seer, critic, lover, madwoman—the poet's sensibility allows us to experience diverse perspectives in this rich collection of contemporary American poetry. Featuring a poem from each chancellor, fellow, and award winner of the Academy of American Poets since 1934, this anthology showcases a unique array of literary styles and themes that have shaped the last five decades. Readers will encounter both familiar and new voices, as well as the great American poems that resonate deeply with our minds and hearts. The Academy's mission is to encourage and foster the production of American poetry, embracing poets of all schools and methods. This anthology serves as a representative cross-section of American poetry over the past 50 years, reflecting the institution's commitment to change and growth. It emphasizes that poetry is not solely for poets but for everyone. Compiled with this ethos, the collection aims to educate and inspire, offering insight into the dynamic evolution of American poetry. The Academy of American Poets stands as the only institution capable of assembling such a distinctive anthology, having consistently supported poets and promoted poetry as an accessible and vital part of the American literary landscape.