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Discover the transformative journey of E. E. Cummings in 'The Beauty of Living.' This insightful exploration provides an intimate look into the renowned poet's life, from his early days in Cambridge and his rebellious spirit to his groundbreaking literary achievements. Delve into Cummings's relationships, including his connection with economically challenged yet intellectually vibrant friends, and witness his emergence as a formidable voice amidst the chaos of World War I.
Cummings's unique blend of avant-garde art movements, including Cubism and Futurism, profoundly influenced his poetry, which is celebrated for its innovative language and emotive resonance. Through his experiences as an ambulance driver and his unjust imprisonment in a French detention center, Cummings's poetic exploration of love, justice, and personal identity takes shape, revealing insights into his complex emotional landscape.
This brand new edition of 'The Beauty of Living,' published by W. W. Norton & Company in 2021, spans 368 pages of meticulously researched, compelling narrative that sheds light on the underpinnings of Cummings's work. An essential addition to any poetry lover's library, this book not only enriches our understanding of Cummings's legacy but also challenges conventional notions of poetry during tumultuous times.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. 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: 9780393868319
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
E. E. Cummings is one of our most popular and enduring poets, one whose name extends beyond the boundaries of the literary world. Renowned for his formally fractured, gleefully alive poetry, Cummings is not often thought of as a war poet. But his experience in France and as a prisoner during World War I (the basis for his first work of prose, The Enormous Room) escalated his earliest breaks with conventional form the innovation with which his name would soon become synonymous.
Intimate and richly detailed, The Beauty of Living begins with Cummings's Cambridge upbringing and his relationship with his socially progressive but domestically domineering father. It follows Cummings through his undergraduate experience at Harvard, where he fell into a circle of aspiring writers including John Dos Passos, who became a lifelong friend. Steeped in classical paganism and literary Decadence, Cummings and his friends rode the explosion of Cubism, Futurism, Imagism, and other ?modern? movements in the arts. As the United States prepared to enter World War I, Cummings volunteered as an ambulance driver, shipped out to Paris, and met his first love, Marie Louise Lallemand, who was working in Paris as a prostitute. Soon after reaching the front, however, he was unjustly imprisoned in a brutal French detention center at La Fert??-Mac??. Through this confrontation with arbitrary and sadistic authority, he found the courage to listen to his own voice.
Probing an underexamined yet formative time in the poet's life, this deeply researched account illuminates his ideas about love, justice, humanity, and brutality. J. Alison Rosenbli
Cummings's unique blend of avant-garde art movements, including Cubism and Futurism, profoundly influenced his poetry, which is celebrated for its innovative language and emotive resonance. Through his experiences as an ambulance driver and his unjust imprisonment in a French detention center, Cummings's poetic exploration of love, justice, and personal identity takes shape, revealing insights into his complex emotional landscape.
This brand new edition of 'The Beauty of Living,' published by W. W. Norton & Company in 2021, spans 368 pages of meticulously researched, compelling narrative that sheds light on the underpinnings of Cummings's work. An essential addition to any poetry lover's library, this book not only enriches our understanding of Cummings's legacy but also challenges conventional notions of poetry during tumultuous times.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. 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: 9780393868319
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 368
Description:
E. E. Cummings is one of our most popular and enduring poets, one whose name extends beyond the boundaries of the literary world. Renowned for his formally fractured, gleefully alive poetry, Cummings is not often thought of as a war poet. But his experience in France and as a prisoner during World War I (the basis for his first work of prose, The Enormous Room) escalated his earliest breaks with conventional form the innovation with which his name would soon become synonymous.
Intimate and richly detailed, The Beauty of Living begins with Cummings's Cambridge upbringing and his relationship with his socially progressive but domestically domineering father. It follows Cummings through his undergraduate experience at Harvard, where he fell into a circle of aspiring writers including John Dos Passos, who became a lifelong friend. Steeped in classical paganism and literary Decadence, Cummings and his friends rode the explosion of Cubism, Futurism, Imagism, and other ?modern? movements in the arts. As the United States prepared to enter World War I, Cummings volunteered as an ambulance driver, shipped out to Paris, and met his first love, Marie Louise Lallemand, who was working in Paris as a prostitute. Soon after reaching the front, however, he was unjustly imprisoned in a brutal French detention center at La Fert??-Mac??. Through this confrontation with arbitrary and sadistic authority, he found the courage to listen to his own voice.
Probing an underexamined yet formative time in the poet's life, this deeply researched account illuminates his ideas about love, justice, humanity, and brutality. J. Alison Rosenbli