Louis Zukofsky Livres

Written between 1947 and 1960 and first published in 1963, the prose work in the first of these two volumes reflects Louis Zukofsky's ongoing obsession with Shakespeare—whose plays he had first seen performed in Yiddish—and is central to understanding Zukofsky's work. Tracing the themes of knowledge, love and physical vision (“the eyes have it”) through both Shakespeare’s plays and the poetry, Bottom: On Shakespeare is more than a compendious act of homage by one poet to another. In effect, it lays out Zukofsky's poetics and theory of knowledge on a grand scale, tracing his themes through the whole of Western culture, from the Classical Greeks through William Carlos Williams. The second volume of Bottom: On Shakespeare consists of Celia Thaew Zukofsky's spare operatic setting of Shakespeare's Pericles, Prince of Tyre, a play in which Zukofsky saw Shakespeare rewriting the classic plots and tropes of the Odyssey. The Wesleyan edition features a new foreword by Bob Perelman.

Central to the exploration of 20th-century poetry, this collection features critical essays by Louis Zukofsky, showcasing his poetics and insights throughout his career. The work includes thoughtful analyses of prominent literary figures such as Henry Adams, William Carlos Williams, and Ezra Pound, reflecting Zukofsky's profound understanding of poetic art. Originally published in 1967 and expanded in 1981, these essays remain significant contributions to literary criticism and the study of poetry.

A gathering of all of Zukofsky’s poems outside of “A” — poems that are “absolute clarification, crystal cabinets full of air and angels” (Kenneth Rexroth).

The new, authoritative edition of “A”: the monumental lifepoem by one of the most important American poets of the twentieth century, Louis Zukofsky. číst celé

Focusing on the connections between American and French modernism, this extended essay offers in-depth analysis of Guillaume Apollinaire's complete works by Louis Zukofsky, a significant 20th-century American poet. The book includes extensive quotations from Apollinaire's poetry in the original French, showcasing Zukofsky's formative aesthetic. Previously published sections appear here alongside the complete text for the first time in English, contributing to the growing interest in both poets. This bilingual edition is part of a series recognized as essential by Publisher's Weekly.

This collection showcases the diverse poetry of Louis Zukofsky, a key figure in the Objectivist movement of the 1930s. It includes short lyrics, adaptations of Catullus, and selections from his monumental work "A." Celebrated for his rigor and inventiveness, Zukofsky's influence endures among contemporary poets.

Exploring the intersection of poetry and American craftsmanship, this collection features unpublished essays and radio scripts by Louis Zukofsky, commissioned by the Federal Arts Project in 1936. It delves into traditional American crafts such as ironwork and furniture making, while reflecting Zukofsky's view of poetry as a crafted object. The work seeks to bridge the labor theory of value with aesthetic production, appealing to enthusiasts of 20th-century poetry, cultural criticism, and design scholarship.