The Poetry of Hart Crane

R.W.B. Lewis explores Hart Crane's poetic imagination, revealing his significance in American literature. The book emphasizes a central theme in Crane's work: the transformative vision of the actual world through love and artistry, which lends consistency to his poetry. Lewis connects Crane's evolution to the Anglo-American Romantic tradition, highlighting the influence of poets like Blake, Wordsworth, Keats, and Emerson on his craft. This analysis positions Crane as a major figure in the landscape of American poetry.