Robert Creeley Ordine dei libri

"Robert Creeley is one of the most celebrated and influential of the postwar American poets. His Selected Letters, covering the years 1945-2005 are a foundational document in the recent history of North American letters. Through his engagements with mentors such as William Carlos Williams and Ezra Pound; peers such as Charles Olson, Robert Duncan, Denise Levertov, Allen Ginsberg, and Jack Kerouac and mentees such as Charles Bernstein, Anselm Berrigan, Ed Dorn, Susan Howe, and Tom Raworth, Creeley helped forge a new poetry that re-imagined writing for his and subsequent generations. A stylist of the highest order, Creeley's letters carry the clear mark of consummate literary artistry and document the life, work, and times of one of our greatest writers"--

The book features a profound exploration of poetic form and emotion, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship found in the works of Ezra Pound. It delves into the nuances of language and rhythm, showcasing how Pound's poetry resonates with deep feelings and precise measurement. This reflection emphasizes the impact of Pound's verses on fellow poets, particularly William Carlos Williams, who acknowledges their unique influence on his own understanding of poetry.

When Robert Creeley died in March 2005, he was working on what was to be his final book of poetry. In addition to more than thirty new poems, many touching on the twin themes of memory and presence, this moving collection includes the text of the last paper Creeley gave--an essay exploring the late verse of Walt Whitman. Together, the essay and the poems are a retrospective on aging and the resilience of memory that includes tender elegies to old friends, the settling of old scores, and reflective poems on mortality and its influence on his craft.

Exploring themes of mortality and the fragility of life, this collection features poems that convey an "aching sweetness." The poet reflects on longing, nostalgia, and the passage of time, embracing the human experience without self-pity. Creeley emphasizes the importance of feeling and witnessing the world amidst its vulnerabilities and violence. His work serves as a companion and solace, capturing the essence of existence in a world that is both tumultuous and beautiful, ultimately celebrating life's uncertainties.

This collection features a curated selection from George Oppen's seven published books, showcasing his poetic evolution. Edited by Robert Creeley, it includes Oppen's only essay, "A Mind's Own Place," and "Twenty-Six Fragments," which he wrote on various scraps. The volume also contains a chronology and bibliography by Rachel Blau DuPlessis, enhancing its scholarly value. Celebrated for his precision and depth, Oppen's work offers profound insights, making this anthology an ideal resource for teaching and exploring his literary legacy.

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Exploring the evolution of American poetry, Robert Creeley's work spans from the clear insights of the 1940s to innovative syllable-based experiments in recent years. His poetry builds on the foundations laid by predecessors like Pound, Williams, Zukofsky, and Olson, offering a rich body of work that not only honors their influence but also serves as a guide for future poets. Creeley's contributions reflect a deep engagement with the changing landscape of poetic expression in America.

Madras, India, steht im Impressum der knapp handtellergroßen Originalausgabe dieses Buches. Geschrieben wurde es im Frühjahr 1989 in Helsinki, als draußen noch Schnee lag und Robert Creeley wieder die \„im Frühlingstauwetter verschwindenden Spuren\“ einfielen, die die letzte Erinnerung an seinen Vater darstellen. Selten hat jemand unprätentiöser, ja bescheidener von seinem Leben erzählt - nicht weil es ereignislos gewesen wäre, sondern, im Gegenteil, weil er unter Ereignissen jene oftmals ganz unspektakulären Augenblicke versteht, in denen sich das Leben plötzlich konzentriert und eine unerwartete Wendung nimmt in Richtung auf jenen Kern der Existenz, den Creeley in seiner Dichtung immer wieder auf so unnachahmliche Weise zum Leuchten bringt. Verletzungen und Verlust können dort hinführen ebenso wie seltsame Zufälle oder die Liebe oder die Kunst. Immer aber ist es aufgehoben in der erdzugewandten und zugleich luftigen Sprache - Caliban und Ariel -, deren unvergleichlicher Meister Robert Creeley ist.

Die Prosastücke sind Kurzgeschichten, die Episoden aus dem Leben einer Figur zeigen und deren gesamte Lebensgeschichte offenbaren. Sie spielen im Kopf des Erzählers und konzentrieren sich auf dessen Wahrnehmungen. Die Themen Liebe, Tod und Schmerz werden still und intensiv behandelt, ohne Pathos oder Verzweiflung.