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Routledge Poetry as Testimony: Twentieth-century Poems Book

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Explore the deep connections between verse and historical truth in Poetry as Testimony: Witnessing and Memory in Twentieth-century Poems. Part of the Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature series, this scholarly work examines how poetry functions as a form of witness to significant human experiences. Rowland investigates various genres, including Holocaust poetry, war poetry, working-class poetry, and 9/11 poetry. The text argues that these specific types of poems require a unique method of analysis. Because these works are shaped by the pressure of traumatic metatexts, they demand a high level of attention from the reader. This book addresses the complex relationship between the reader and the poet. It explores the paradox of identification, where a reader may feel close to the poet's experience only to be reminded of the scale and sublimity of the events described. By engaging with a diverse range of twentieth-century authors, this study provides a fresh perspective on how literature preserves memory and testifies to history.

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Analyzes diverse poetic forms including Holocaust, war, working-class, and 9/11 poetry to understand their role as testimony.

Provides a new framework for studying poetry that is shaped by the pressure of traumatic original events.

Examines the unique demands placed on readers to maintain hyper-attentiveness when engaging with witness poetry.

Explores the paradox of identification between the reader and the poet's lived or observed experiences.

Engages with a wide range of twentieth-century authors to provide a broad literary perspective.

Part of the respected Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature series for academic research.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415899095
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Poetry & Poets
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 06 March 2014
Listed Since: 10 February 2012

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