Edward Ragg est un poète et critique littéraire dont l'œuvre explore souvent les relations complexes entre le langage, l'abstraction et la perception. Sa poésie, nourrie par un profond engagement envers la critique littéraire, examine les possibilités esthétiques du langage et la manière dont la réalité est construite à travers l'expression artistique. L'écriture de Ragg se caractérise par une diction précise et une profondeur intellectuelle, abordant fréquemment des thèmes de la poésie américaine du XXe siècle et de l'esthétique de l'abstraction. Sa production critique et poétique offre une perspective unique pour comprendre l'interaction de l'art, de la philosophie et de l'expérience sensorielle.
Vital Signs draws on the inspiration of the medical vital signs in three parts-'Body', 'Pulse' and 'Breath'-each with nine poems that explore romantic love, death and the experiences of grief and loss in a poetry that is as embodied, pulsing with life and rhythmically breathing.
A contemplation on love, the many physical and mental geographies we cross, and the vitality of the present moment.
Exploring Rights is exploratory and questioning of our roles and ethical choices, in a poetry that defiantly and playfully confronts `post-truth' culture and the prospects of humankind's survival.
Edward Ragg's debut collection A Force That Takes (2013) was a Cinnamon Press Poetry Award winner. This entrancing second volume probes the complexity of contemporary China, from Beijing to Shanghai through the dizzying landscapes of a country undergoing profound change.
Focusing on philosophical and artistic viewpoints, the book examines Stevens's role in Modernist discussions surrounding literature, painting, and representation. It delves into the interplay between these disciplines, offering insights into how Stevens's work reflects and contributes to broader Modernist themes.