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Including applied readings, this book explores the divide between
practical criticism and theory in 20th century criticism to propose
a new way of reading poetry. The history of poetry criticism in the
20th Century is often told as the story of two opposing sides. On
the one hand, practical criticism emphasized close reading and a
concern with authorial intention and technique; by contrast, the
'theory revolution' reacted against this in favour of a concern
with the anonymous ideological forces at play in the text.
Critically exploring this history of 20th Century literary
criticism, "On Modern Poetry" draws on the insights of both
traditions to offer a new way of reading poetry. Taking students
through the work of such critics as T.S. Eliot, William Empson,
Harold Bloom, Jacques Derrida and Martin Heidegger, the book
considers such topics as rhyme, poetic 'voice' and language. The
second part of the book then goes on to apply these critical
insights through close readings of poems by such writers as Matthew
Arnold, Thomas Hardy, Gerard Manley Hopkins and Alfred Lord
Tennyson. A new exploration of poetry criticism in the last hundred
years, "On Modern Poetry" is an essential guide for readers and
students at all levels.
Ever want to have a bagel with Hegel? Eggs with Bacon? Or spend a
day with Socrates, Mill, Herodotus, or Kant, able to pick their
brains about the most mundane moments of your life? Former Oxford
Philosophy Fellow Robert Rowland Smith thought he would, and so
with dry wit and marvelous invention, Smith whisks you through a
typical day, injecting a little philosophy into it at every turn.
Wake up with Descartes, go to work with Plato and Nietzsche, visit
the gym with Kant, have sex with Ovid (or Simone de Beauvoir).
As the day unfolds, Smith grounds complex, abstract ideas in
concrete experience, giving you an informal introduction to
applying philosophy to everyday life. Not only does "Breakfast with
Socrates "cover the basic arguments of philosophy, it brings an
irresistible, insouciant charm to its big questions, waking us up
to the richest possible range of ideas on how to live. Neither
breakfast, lunch, nor dinner will ever be the same again.
What is the role of fate in our lives? Why should we avoid
repeating patterns? And how can we identify our purpose? In What It
Means To Be Human, former Oxford don Robert Rowland Smith draws on
his personal experience to answer some of life's most fundamental
questions. Robert's story involves a love triangle, office
politics, police raids and a near-death experience. We see him
confronting his demons, but also looking out for angels. As we are
led into Robert's private world- exploring themes like love, death,
work and creativity - we gain an understanding of what it means to
be human that is relevant to all. Previously published as
AutoBioPhilosophy.
The Sadistic Arts is Rowland Smith's second, (and first official)
published book. Based around the character Joshua Carter and his
experience in The School of Golden Arts. Joshua Carter wakes up to
suddenly find himself trapped amongst other teenagers with no
memory of his past at an academy of arts run by an eerily chipper
and robotic principal. Surveillance cameras are everywhere, a
curfew is in place, and the list of rules is ever expanding. All
they have to do is to continue expressing their creativity through
completing various art projects, or face expulsion! Can Joshua
withstand the drama, stress, and insanity involved with being an
artist in order to discover the secrets of the school and escape?
"Remember art is a blessing!"
There was something magical about the day from the moment he
fell.... It is 1978. The world is full to the brim with colour, and
an eleven year old Peter decides to visit his estranged father.
What he hopes for is the money for a 'mix bag' and a sip of his
dad's warm beer. What he discovers will change his world forever.
The Ghost of Elvis is an enigmatic story about an imaginative young
boy's search for heroes in a world marred by alcoholism, mental
illness and violence. Told in a voice that is as insightful as it
is innocent, this mosaic of interwoven vignettes is a beautiful and
harrowing account of childhood.
Including applied readings, this book explores the divide between
practical criticism and theory in 20th century criticism to propose
a new way of reading poetry. The history of poetry criticism in the
20th Century is often told as the story of two opposing sides. On
the one hand, practical criticism emphasized close reading and a
concern with authorial intention and technique; by contrast, the
'theory revolution' reacted against this in favour of a concern
with the anonymous ideological forces at play in the text.
Critically exploring this history of 20th Century literary
criticism, "On Modern Poetry" draws on the insights of both
traditions to offer a new way of reading poetry. Taking students
through the work of such critics as T.S. Eliot, William Empson,
Harold Bloom, Jacques Derrida and Martin Heidegger, the book
considers such topics as rhyme, poetic 'voice' and language. The
second part of the book then goes on to apply these critical
insights through close readings of poems by such writers as Matthew
Arnold, Thomas Hardy, Gerard Manley Hopkins and Alfred Lord
Tennyson. A new exploration of poetry criticism in the last hundred
years, "On Modern Poetry" is an essential guide for readers and
students at all levels.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
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Mind Lost Mind Found (Paperback)
Stanley Rowland, Jr. Smith, Joann Dejoria Smith, Jr. Stanley Rowland Smith
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JoAnn's wild ride through the 70s is a shocking journey with drugs,
sex, and the occult that ultimately leads her to her final
destination--the light. Following her tragic death from a drug
overdose, JoAnn is granted a second chance to live again.--Ken and
Susan Wales. 338 pp.
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for
quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in
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