A Survey of Modernist Poetry

By Laura (Riding) Jackson, & Robert Graves. Riding, Laura, Laura Riding

Book Overview

"A Survey of Modernist Poetry" is a foundational text in the field of literary criticism, offering one of the earliest and most influential assessments of the modernist movement in verse. This work seeks to demystify the complexities of modern poetry for the common reader while defending the artistic integrity of avant-garde experimentation. Through rigorous analysis, the text explores how shifts in punctuation, syntax, and rhythm represent a profound departure from traditional Victorian sensibilities, examining the works of key figures who defined the era.

The book is particularly significant for its contribution to the development of close reading techniques. By investigating the relationship between the poet's intent and the reader's perception, the survey argues for the necessity of a new critical vocabulary to address the challenges of contemporary writing. "A Survey of Modernist Poetry" remains an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of 20th-century literature, providing a vital perspective on a transformative period when the boundaries of language and form were being radically redefined. Its insights into the nature of poetic difficulty and the evolution of style continue to be highly regarded in literary studies.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1026020751
• ISBN13: 9781026020753
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 298 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"