Starting with T.S. Eliot, we have an example of post "Great War" (which is what people called it before WWII came along) poetry. You may notice the darker tones. I didn't include a whole lot of poetry from this period, because it is a bit depressing (Justin, you'll LOVE it! haha.) Also, some Irish poetry from W.B. Yeats--a great example of Niche-like hatred for traditional religion.
Roethke is a bridge from modern to contemporary, the poem here serving as a great example of existential thinking (becoming by being).
Then I just went straight to contemporary poetry, because it was so enticing! In the poetry of Kunitz, you see reflections of Freidian thought, while finally in Collins' works, we have a turning to slightly happier tones. Collins was held the position of Poet Laureate in America, from 2001-2003, so his reputation is fairly estabilished.
More on Thursday! Enjoy!
3 comments:
r we suposd to read somthng for class tomorrow?
uh yes.. that would be the link to the left, entitled "Modern Poetry." Enjoy!! Also, work is calling a mandatory meeting tomorrow which starts at 2:00.... so, short class tomorrow!! I'm sure you guys are all pretty disappointed.
actually I was :(
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