O'Hara And His Elegies

By George Washington Ranck

Book Overview

O'Hara And His Elegies is a book written by George W. Ranck that explores the life and poetry of Frank O'Hara. O'Hara was an American poet who was associated with the New York School of poets and was known for his avant-garde style and his ability to capture the spirit of the city in his work. The book delves into O'Hara's personal life, including his relationships with other poets and artists, and provides an analysis of his most famous works. The focus of the book is on O'Hara's elegies, which are poems that mourn the loss of a person or thing. Ranck examines how O'Hara used the elegy form to express his grief over the deaths of friends and colleagues, as well as to reflect on his own mortality. The book also discusses the influence of O'Hara's work on contemporary poetry and his lasting legacy in the literary world. Overall, O'Hara And His Elegies is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most important poets of the 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163702609
• ISBN13: 9781163702604
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"