A collection of essays with the themes of time and knowledge, consciousness and perception. schovat popis
Lyn Hejinian Boeken
Lyn Hejinian is een Amerikaanse dichteres en essayiste, nauw verbonden met de Language poets beweging. Haar werk staat bekend om zijn innovatieve benadering, waarbij de aard van taal en de relatie ervan met de werkelijkheid wordt onderzocht. Ze onderscheidt zich door een stijl die de grenzen van literaire expressie verlegt door middel van experimenten met vorm en structuur. Hejinians werk omvat ook essays en vertalingen, en biedt diepgaande inzichten in literair denken en de impact ervan.
Tribunal
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The three works of poetry that constitute Tribunal were written in the current context of seemingly ubiquitous warfare and the specter of unabashed neo-fascism, ethno-nationalism, and--especially in the United States--reassertions of white supremacy
The Unfollowing
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The Unfollowing is a sequence of elegies, mourning public and personal loss. The poems are composed entirely of non sequiturs, demonstrating a refusal to follow aesthetic proprieties, and a rejection of the logic of mortality and capitalism.
My Life and My Life in the Nineties
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As a foundational text in the Language writing movement, this new edition offers a fresh perspective on its innovative approach to poetry and linguistic exploration. It emphasizes the interplay between language and meaning, challenging traditional narrative forms and encouraging readers to engage with the text in new ways. The book's significance lies in its experimental style and its impact on contemporary literature, making it essential for those interested in the evolution of poetic expression.
Oxota
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What resulted is an experimental novel whose structure (284 chapters, each 14 lines long) pays homage to Alexander Pushkin's Eugene Onegin, which is generally regarded to be the first Russian novel: a verse novel composed in 14-line stanzas. číst celé
Exploring allegory as a powerful tool for transformative thinking, this book delves into its role in shaping perspectives and inspiring change. It examines how allegorical narratives can challenge conventional ideas, provoke critical reflection, and foster deeper understanding of complex themes. Through various examples, the text highlights the potential of allegory to influence thought processes and encourage innovative approaches to problem-solving.
The collection features Lyn Hejinian's previously uncollected early poems from 1963 to 1983, showcasing her innovative approach to form and language. These works expand her existing published collections, highlighting her linguistic experimentation before she shifted to project-oriented writing. Accompanied by a new Preface and critical essays, this volume serves as both a significant addition to Hejinian's oeuvre and a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in avant-garde poetry.
Considers allegory as a catalyst of transformative thinkingAllegorical Moments is a set of essays dedicated to rethinking allegory and arguing for its significance as a creative and critical response to sociopolitical, environmental, and existential turmoil affecting the contemporary world.