Jon Stallworthy was een vooraanstaand literatuurwetenschapper en dichter wiens werk regelmatig thema's als oorlog en herinnering verkende. Als hoogleraar Engels aan de Universiteit van Oxford wijdde hij zijn leven aan de studie en promotie van literaire kunstzinnigheid. Zijn gedichten en kritische geschriften duiken in diepgaande menselijke ervaringen, met name de impact van oorlogen. Stallworthy's betrokkenheid bij zijn eigen familiegeschiedenis inspireerde poëzie die persoonlijke verhalen verbindt met bredere historische gebeurtenissen.
Of all the poets of the First World War, Wilfred Owen most fires the imagination today. This biography is more than a simple account of his life - the childhood spent in the backstreets of Birkenhead and Shrewsbury, the appalling months in the trenches - it is a poet's enquiry into the workings of a poet's mind.
Containing the texts of all the finished poems of Owen's maturity and twelve important fragments, with extensive notes, it derives from Jon Stallworthy's monumental edition of the Complete Poems and Fragments (1983) and is aimed at the student and general reader alike.
Body language and the body of the English language are the entwined themes of this passionate new collection of poems. The centerpiece is "Skyhorse," an ambitious poem that traces the turbulence of three millennia of English history by focusing on the enduring presence of the legendary White Horse of the Berkshire Downs. The latter half of the collection features a candid, passionate sequence of elegies and love poems that gradually shifts focus from the first words in the garden of Eden to the final words of last night’s lovers.
Jon Stallworthy rounded the Horn en route to being born in London. World War II and his colonial inheritance informs the poetry in this collection. The presence of the past has also informed some of his best-known work: No Ordinary Sunday, A Letter From Berlin, and The Almond Tree.
Firmly grounded by the hallmark strengths of all Norton Anthologies—thorough and helpful introductory matter, judicious annotation, complete texts wherever possible—The Norton Anthology of English Literature has been revitalized in this Eighth Edition through the collaboration between six new editors and six seasoned ones. Under the direction of Stephen Greenblatt, General Editor, the editors have reconsidered all aspects of the anthology to make it an even better teaching tool.
Exploring the profound impact of First World War poetry, this book delves into the emotional and historical significance of the era's literary works. Written by a leading scholar, it offers insights into the experiences of soldiers and the broader cultural context, highlighting the poetic responses to the war's horrors. The engaging narrative invites readers to reflect on the enduring legacy of these poems and their relevance in understanding human experiences of conflict and loss.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Scholars have highlighted its importance, emphasizing its role in understanding historical and societal contexts.
This new collection of poems by the award-winning biographer and editor of Wilfred Owen pays tribute to poets of wars of the 20th century.