Description
Discover the profound intricacies of J.H. Prynne's 1983 masterpiece, The Oval Window, in this brand new annotated edition, released by Bloodaxe in 2018. This unique trade paperback format (US) provides a rich exploration of poetic depth, enhanced by a captivating collection of photographs taken by Prynne himself during the poem's inception. This edition presents an innovative blend of art and literature, drawing on a rich tapestry of source materials that span political, economic, and literary realms from early autumn 1983.
The Oval Window is not just a poem; it’s an intellectual journey through diverse disciplines, including Eastern and Western philosophy, optics, and even ancient Chinese poetry. Readers can delve into a comprehensive portfolio of commentary essays that offer insights on reading strategies, the innovative use of search engines, and the interconnectedness of the poem's elements. For both novice and seasoned readers, this annotated text is complemented by a clean reading version, ensuring accessibility while maintaining the poem’s complex structure.
Whether you seek a deeper understanding of Prynne’s work, or simply want to appreciate the rich context surrounding it, this edition caters to both casual readers and scholars alike. Note: Shipping for this item is free, and delivery can take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780371269
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bloodaxe
Description:
This volume is a new annotated edition of J.H. Prynne's 1983 poem The Oval Window, making use of photographs taken by the poet at the time and place of composition, together with a substantial portfolio supplied by him of source and reference material. This source material includes political and economic news published during the period in early autumn 1983 when the poem was written, together with extracts from literature, Eastern and Western philosophy, optics, anatomy, computer programming language, and a considerable quantity of ancient Chinese poetry. The edition has two commentary essays: the first primarily concerned with approaches to reading, including the use of search engines, and with the relations between different elements in the work, and the second with the topography and the critical antecedents of the poem. For ease of reading, a clean reading text is included as well as the annotated text. The expanded third edition of Prynne's Poems (2015) was published by Bloodaxe in 2015.
The Oval Window is not just a poem; it’s an intellectual journey through diverse disciplines, including Eastern and Western philosophy, optics, and even ancient Chinese poetry. Readers can delve into a comprehensive portfolio of commentary essays that offer insights on reading strategies, the innovative use of search engines, and the interconnectedness of the poem's elements. For both novice and seasoned readers, this annotated text is complemented by a clean reading version, ensuring accessibility while maintaining the poem’s complex structure.
Whether you seek a deeper understanding of Prynne’s work, or simply want to appreciate the rich context surrounding it, this edition caters to both casual readers and scholars alike. Note: Shipping for this item is free, and delivery can take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781780371269
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Bloodaxe
Description:
This volume is a new annotated edition of J.H. Prynne's 1983 poem The Oval Window, making use of photographs taken by the poet at the time and place of composition, together with a substantial portfolio supplied by him of source and reference material. This source material includes political and economic news published during the period in early autumn 1983 when the poem was written, together with extracts from literature, Eastern and Western philosophy, optics, anatomy, computer programming language, and a considerable quantity of ancient Chinese poetry. The edition has two commentary essays: the first primarily concerned with approaches to reading, including the use of search engines, and with the relations between different elements in the work, and the second with the topography and the critical antecedents of the poem. For ease of reading, a clean reading text is included as well as the annotated text. The expanded third edition of Prynne's Poems (2015) was published by Bloodaxe in 2015.