James Merrill's Poetic Quest

Autori

• Don Adams

Parametri

• 194 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Narrativa
• Poesia

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Focusing on James Merrill's complex symbolic system, this comprehensive study offers a close reading of his epic poem, The Changing Light at Sandover. By employing Freudian psychology and Jungian archetypes, the author reveals how Merrill's poetry reflects his broader quest for salvation through art. This analysis sheds light on the intricacies of Merrill's difficult poems, providing insights into their layered meanings and the significance of his unique approach to symbolism.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

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