Eight Harvard Poets
Capturing the Essence of Modernist American PoetryBy John Dos Passos, Robert Hillyer, E. E. Cummings, S. Foster Damon, Stewart Mitchell, William A. Norris, Dudley Poore, Cuthbert Wright
Length1h 19m
About this audiobook
In "Eight Harvard Poets," the collection breathes life into the rich tapestry of early 20th-century American literature, weaving a narrative that is as diverse as it is profound. This anthology encapsulates an eclectic mix of literary styles, emblematic of the significant shifts occurring in poetry of the era. With works spanning from traditional lyricism to avant-garde experimentation, the anthology serves as a lens through which the reader can witness the dynamic evolution of poetic form and subject. Each poem stands out in its own unique way, contributing to the compelling dialogue within the collection, making it an essential compendium for any study of modern poetry's origins. United by their shared experiences and backgrounds at Harvard, the poets'ÄîJohn Dos Passos, Robert Hillyer, E. E. Cummings, and others'Äîforge a collective voice that both reflects and challenges the traditions from which they emerge. These writers, during their formative years at the university, were deeply influenced by the social and political currents of their time, resulting in a diverse confluence of perspectives that speak to the varied experiences of their generation. The anthology draws on historical, cultural, and artistic movements, showcasing how these luminaries collectively address and reinterpret the complexities of their world. "Eight Harvard Poets" invites readers into a world of intricate literary exploration and reflection. This anthology is both an insightful educational tool and a gateway to experiencing the vibrant dialogue that exists between these influential authors. The collection promises to enrich any reader'Äôs understanding of modern poetic evolution, presenting a rare opportunity to engage with a multivalent array of voices and styles within a single compendium. Dive into these pages to witness the birth of new literary movements and to appreciate the timeless engagement of the human intellect with art and society.
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GenrePoetry
Length1 hr 19 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 17, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1MEMORY
28A CRUCIFIX
2SATURNALIA
29NEITH
3"WHAN THAT APRILLE ..."
30A FAREWELL
4NIGHT PIECE
31WILLIAM A. NORRIS
5ROBERT HILLYER
32OF TOO MUCH SONG
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6I
33[WHEREVER MY DREAMS GO]
7II
34[OUT OF THE LITTLENESS]
8III
35NAHANT
9IV
36QUI SUB LUNA ERRANT
10A SEA GULL
37[ACROSS THE TAUT STRINGS]
11DOMESDAY
38ESCAPE
12TO A PASSEPIED BY SCARLATTI
39ON A STREET CORNER
13ELEGY FOR ANTINOUS
40SEA-BURIAL
14SONG
41DUDLEY POORE
15"MY PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU"
42A RENAISSANCE PICTURE
16THE RECOMPENSE
43THE PHILOSOPHER'S GARDEN
17R. S. MITCHELL
44THE TREE OF STARS
18I
45AFTER RAIN
19II
46COR CORDIUM
20III
47THE WITHERED LEAF, THE FADED FLOWER BE MINE
21LOVE DREAM
48CUTHBERT WRIGHT
22THE ISLAND OF DEATH
49THE END OF IT
23FROM THE ARABIAN NIGHTS
50Circa 1640
24THRENODY
51THE ROOM OVER THE RIVER
25HELEN
52THE FIDDLER
26LARGO
53To Reginald Sheffield
27LAZARUS
54(After Debussy)
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