Hazard Adams Livres

The memoir delves into the author's extensive journey through academia, shaped by his upbringing in an educational family and his experiences at prestigious institutions like Princeton and the University of Washington. It highlights his roles as a researcher, teacher, and administrator, including his contributions to the founding of UC Irvine. Alongside professional insights, the narrative weaves in personal reflections on family, friends, and colleagues, providing a thoughtful commentary on the evolving landscape of higher education and the academic experience.

Blake's extensive commentary on his own art and the broader artistic landscape is thoroughly explored in this comprehensive text. It delves into his views on predecessors and contemporaries, his responses to criticism, and his artistic goals. This scholarly work enhances the understanding of Blake's contributions, featuring reproductions of his drawings and paintings from the 1809 exhibition, along with other prose writings. It serves as a significant resource for those studying Blake's literary and artistic legacy.

The book features Hazard Adams, a distinguished professor emeritus of comparative literature, who has significantly influenced literary criticism through his work. As the founder of the School of Criticism and Theory, he presents a comprehensive overview of critical theory, tracing its evolution from Plato to contemporary thought. His renowned text, Critical Theory since Plato, has been a foundational resource for scholars and students alike for over thirty years, highlighting its enduring relevance in the field of literary studies.

Set against the backdrop of Nixon's bombing of Cambodia, the narrative explores the turmoil at a West Coast university as protests escalate. Through the perspectives of two professors and a collective voice, the story intertwines political, literary, and philosophical themes, revealing how these events shape the lives of students and faculty. Hazard Adams delves into the intersection of generations, histories, and literary styles, illustrating the profound impact of political and intellectual upheaval on individual consciousness and storytelling.

Set against the backdrop of a historic anarchist commune, the narrative follows Edward Williams, a history professor grappling with contemporary campus controversies. As he delves into the lives of commune members, he becomes embroiled in heated debates surrounding the appointment of a feminist professor and a sexual harassment case. This intertwining of past and present explores themes of social justice and the complexities of academic life, revealing how history can resonate in modern conflicts.

In The Academic Tribes , an English professor who has survived stints as a dean and a vice-chancellor "takes a gentle, satiric sideswipe at academia, its foibles, follies, and myths" ( ALA Booklist ). Hazard Adams' parody of anthropological analysis describes the principles and antinomies of academic politics, campus stereotypes, the various tribes divided by discipline, the agonies accompanying each stage on the way to full professorship, and, of course, the power struggle between faculties and academic administrators. This first paperback edition also includes a new preface looking back at the decade since the book's original publication and an appendix that adds three relevant essays.

Exploring the depth of William Blake's literary engagement, this groundbreaking work examines his extensive annotations on various authors, shedding light on his thoughts regarding art, poetry, theology, madness, and philosophy. It delves into the influences of notable figures such as Lavater, Swedenborg, Bacon, Spurzheim, Berkeley, and Wordsworth, providing a comprehensive analysis of Blake's critical perspective and creative imagination. This critical study offers a new understanding of Blake's intellectual landscape and his interactions with the literary canon.

The collection showcases a range of poignant elegies reflecting on familial ties and rural roots, exploring the evolving dynamics of identity and perspective. Adams skillfully navigates various themes, from academic satire to deeply emotional reflections on loss, demonstrating his versatility in poetic forms. The work balances humor with gravity, featuring memorable pieces that invite contemplation and repeated readings. With a mastery of rhythm and language, the poems resonate with both wit and depth, culminating in a graceful lyrical sonnet.

Exploring the profound impact of William Blake on Romantic poetry and visual arts, this collection of essays by Hazard Adams delves into various aspects of Blake's work and philosophy. Topics include the symbolic elements in "Jerusalem," Blake's worldview, and the interplay between Eastern and Western literary thoughts. Adams also reflects on the critical contributions of figures like Northrop Frye and Murray Krieger, while documenting his own evolving neo-Blakean approach to literary criticism over four decades.