The Life of Poetry

by Muriel Rukeyser

Book Overview

Our century's lost classic about American culture, the essential saving force of poetry, and how it can improve the quality of life in the United States

Observing that poetry is a natural part of our pastimes and rituals, Muriel Rukeyser explores the vital force of poetry and the arts in American culture. She opposes elitist attitudes and addresses Americans' fear of feeling, which contribute to a devaluation of poetry and the arts in the U.S. Multicultural and interdisciplinary, this collection of essays makes an irrefutable case for the centrality of poetry in American life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0963818333
• ISBN13: 9780963818331
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Paris Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up

Customer Reviews

A must-read for poets, authors, and fans of the arts!

Ever wonder why people actively loathe poetry? Ever wonder why you should continue writing/painting/acting/reading?Rukeyser's book moves well beyond the range of traditional literary theory, incorporating philosophy, social theory, and science to present a world view unlike any I had ever encountered before.