Wallace Stevens and Pre-Socratic Philosophy

Exploring the intersection of poetry and philosophy, this study delves into the connections between Wallace Stevens' work and pre-Socratic thinkers like Parmenides, Empedocles, and Xenophanes, as well as the fragments of Heraclitus. It highlights how the philosophical concepts and techniques present in these ancient texts resonate within Stevens' poetry, offering a deeper understanding of his themes and artistic expressions.