Robert Creeley fut un poète américain dont l'esthétique verse divergeait souvent de celle de ses contemporains. Son œuvre se caractérise par une voix distinctive et une exploration profonde des relations humaines et de la vie intérieure. La poésie de Creeley explore les complexités de la connexion et de l'émotion avec une sensibilité unique et un accent sur la forme. Son héritage durable continue d'influencer les lecteurs en quête de vers introspectifs et finement ciselés.
The book features a profound exploration of poetic form and emotion, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship found in the works of Ezra Pound. It delves into the nuances of language and rhythm, showcasing how Pound's poetry resonates with deep feelings and precise measurement. This reflection emphasizes the impact of Pound's verses on fellow poets, particularly William Carlos Williams, who acknowledges their unique influence on his own understanding of poetry.
Short, terse, sometimes puzzling, with a few four letter words tossed in. Think Billy Collins with an edge.
This collection features a curated selection from George Oppen's seven published books, showcasing his poetic evolution. Edited by Robert Creeley, it includes Oppen's only essay, "A Mind's Own Place," and "Twenty-Six Fragments," which he wrote on various scraps. The volume also contains a chronology and bibliography by Rachel Blau DuPlessis, enhancing its scholarly value. Celebrated for his precision and depth, Oppen's work offers profound insights, making this anthology an ideal resource for teaching and exploring his literary legacy.
Exploring the evolution of American poetry, Robert Creeley's work spans from the clear insights of the 1940s to innovative syllable-based experiments in recent years. His poetry builds on the foundations laid by predecessors like Pound, Williams, Zukofsky, and Olson, offering a rich body of work that not only honors their influence but also serves as a guide for future poets. Creeley's contributions reflect a deep engagement with the changing landscape of poetic expression in America.
When Robert Creeley died in March 2005, he was working on what was to be his final book of poetry. In addition to more than thirty new poems, many touching on the twin themes of memory and presence, this moving collection includes the text of the last paper Creeley gave--an essay exploring the late verse of Walt Whitman. Together, the essay and the poems are a retrospective on aging and the resilience of memory that includes tender elegies to old friends, the settling of old scores, and reflective poems on mortality and its influence on his craft.
Exploring themes of mortality and the fragility of life, this collection features poems that convey an "aching sweetness." The poet reflects on longing, nostalgia, and the passage of time, embracing the human experience without self-pity. Creeley emphasizes the importance of feeling and witnessing the world amidst its vulnerabilities and violence. His work serves as a companion and solace, capturing the essence of existence in a world that is both tumultuous and beautiful, ultimately celebrating life's uncertainties.
This collection of poetry follows Creeley's tour of South East Asia, from Fiji to New Zealand (the New Zealand Arts Council sponsored the trip), from New Zealand to Australia and from there to Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea.
