The Life of Poetry by Muriel Rukeyser
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.Muriel Rukeyser (1913-1980) was one of America's most influential but underappreciated writers. She published fifteen poetry collections, plays, translations, children's books, and nonfiction works. The Yale Younger Poets Award, the Copernicus Award from the Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Shelley Memorial Award are among her famous possessions. She was the president of P.E.N. from 1975 to 1976. The American Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to
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| ISBN 13 | 9780963818331 |
| ISBN 10 | 0963818333 |
| Title | The Life of Poetry |
| Author | Muriel Rukeyser |
| Series | Paris Press Ser |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Paris Press Incorporated |
| Year published | 1996-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
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