Louis Untermeyer fut un auteur, éditeur et traducteur prolifique qui influença profondément l'accessibilité de la poésie. Ses anthologies étendues ont initié des générations d'étudiants au vers américain contemporain dès 1919. Untermeyer est connu pour avoir déconstruit l'idée de la poésie comme un art élitiste, révélant son attrait universel à travers des exemples accessibles. Sa passion pour la littérature, cultivée dès l'enfance, a favorisé des amitiés avec d'importants poètes et écrivains, enrichissant ses propres efforts créatifs et éditoriaux.
Doorways to Poetry is a basic introduction to poetry. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the writing and appreciation of the art. Untermeyer presents in a clear and direct manner the fundamentals of a poets craft. To provide the reader with examples of the basics he presents a rich portfolio of classic poetic works to underscore the nature, diction, types and forms. Hundreds of poets are included in this collection.
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Featuring 163 poems in their original German, this 1906 collection showcases the lyrical brilliance of 19th-century romantic poet Christian Johann Heinrich Heine. More than a century after its publication, it remains a significant representation of Heine's work, capturing the essence of his poetic style and themes.
The seven tales which are found in this work are not Untermeyer? own. Additionally, Untermeyer points out that this volume is not intended for the ?evotees or scholars who know their Gilbert and Sullivan forward and backward, and vice versa.? This book is for the younger and less learned reader. It is offered as a preparation for them and is intended for those who are unfamiliar with the almost perfect music and words which marks for example, The Gondoliers, and for the young people who have yet to hear their first performance of Ruddigore. Untermeyer has drawn on Gilbert? unmatched lyrics and has made almost continuous use of his prose.
A Guide to Its Understanding and Appreciation with an Explanation of Its Forms and a Dictionary of Poetic Terms
In this classic reference work, Louis Untermeyer gives us our American poetry in its essential pieces. Written by one of the great twentieth century readers, reading poetry becomes an art easily understood and accessed by all. Whether you are looking for the basic elements of a sonnet or want to read further about poetic image or the place of twentieth century poetry in the larger canon this book "pursues" the questions and offers surprisingly insightful and satisfying answers.Know what a sestina is? Whether you answer "yes" or "no," this book is for you: a must have for any serious reader or writer of poetry.
The book features a collection of eight enchanting legends and tales inspired by various regions of Italy, including Naples, Venice, and Rome. Each story blends history with mystery, showcasing both lesser-known legends and original narratives shaped by the author's keen observations as a traveler. With a poetic touch, the tales are infused with humor, offering a delightful exploration of Italy's rich cultural tapestry through imaginative storytelling.
Light, Lusty, and Lasting
