British Poetry from the 1950s to the 1990s

British Poetry from the 1950s to the 1990s
Author: Gary Day
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1997-07-13
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1349255661

This collection looks at the developments in British poetry from the Movement until the present. The introduction not only provides a context for these changes but also argues that poetry criticism has been debilitated by the quest for political respectability, a trend which can only be reversed by reconsidering the idea of tradition. The essays themselves focus on general themes or individual authors. Written in a clear and informed manner, they provoke the reader into a fresh awareness of the nature of poetry and its relation to society.

A Concise Companion to Postwar British and Irish Poetry

A Concise Companion to Postwar British and Irish Poetry
Author: Nigel Alderman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2014-02-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1118646940

This volume introduces students to the most important figures, movements and trends in post-war British and Irish poetry. An historical overview and critical introduction to the poetry published in Britain and Ireland over the last half-century Introduces students to figures including Philip Larkin, Ted Hughes, Seamus Heaney, and Andrew Motion Takes an integrative approach, emphasizing the complex negotiations between the British and Irish poetic traditions, and pulling together competing tendencies and positions Written by critics from Britain, Ireland, and the United States Includes suggestions for further reading and a chronology, detailing the most important writers, volumes and events

Encyclopedia of British Poetry, 1900 to the Present

Encyclopedia of British Poetry, 1900 to the Present
Author: James Persoon
Publisher: Infobase Learning
Total Pages: 2054
Release: 2015-04-22
Genre: English poetry
ISBN: 1438140746

Presents a comprehensive A to Z reference with approximately 450 entries providing facts about contemporary British poets, including their major works of poetry, concepts and movements.

A Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Poetry, 1960 - 2015

A Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Poetry, 1960 - 2015
Author: David Malcolm
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 656
Release: 2020-12-10
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 111884324X

A comprehensive and scholarly review of contemporary British and Irish Poetry With contributions from noted scholars in the field, A Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Poetry, 1960-2015 offers a collection of writings from a diverse group of experts. They explore the richness of individual poets, genres, forms, techniques, traditions, concerns, and institutions that comprise these two distinct but interrelated national poetries. Part of the acclaimed Blackwell Companion to Literature and Culture series, this book contains a comprehensive survey of the most important contemporary Irish and British poetry. The contributors provide new perspectives and positions on the topic. This important book: Explores the institutions, histories, and receptions of contemporary Irish and British poetry Contains contributions from leading scholars of British and Irish poetry Includes an analysis of the most prominent Irish and British poets Puts contemporary Irish and British poetry in context Written for students and academics of contemporary poetry, A Companion to Contemporary British and Irish Poetry, 1960-2015 offers a comprehensive review of contemporary poetry from a wide range of diverse contributors.

The Cambridge Introduction to British Poetry, 1945-2010

The Cambridge Introduction to British Poetry, 1945-2010
Author: Eric Falci
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2015-11-12
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1107029635

This book provides an overview of poetry from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland from the postwar period through to the twenty-first century.

British Culture of the Post-War

British Culture of the Post-War
Author: Alastair Davies
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 113510008X

From Angus Wilson to Pat Barker and Salman Rushdie, British Culture of the Post-War is an ideal starting point for those studying cultural developments in Britain of recent years. Chapters on individual people and art forms give a clear and concise overview of the progression of different genres. They also discuss the wider issues of Britain's relationship with America and Europe, and the idea of Britishness. Each section is introduced with a short discussion of the major historical events of the period. Read as a whole, British Culture of the Postwar will give students a comprehensive introduction to this turbulent and exciting period, and a greater understanding of the cultural production arising from it.

Anthologies of British Poetry

Anthologies of British Poetry
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2021-11-22
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9004486321

From Tottel's Miscellany (1557) to the last twentieth-century Oxford Book of English Verse (1999), anthologies have been a prime institution for the preservation and mediation of poetry. The importance of anthologies for creating and re-creating the canon of English poetry, for introducing ‘new' programmes of poetry, as a record of changing poetic fashions, audience tastes and reading practices, or as a profitable literary commodity has often been asserted. Despite its impact, however, the poetry anthology in itself has attracted surprisingly little critical interest in Britain or elsewhere in the English-speaking world. This volume is the first publication to explore the largely unmapped field of poetry anthologies in Britain. Essays written from a wide range of perspectives in literary and cultural studies, and the point of view of poets, editors, publishers and cultural institutions, aim to do justice to the typological, functional and historical variety with which this form of publication has manifested itself - from early modern print culture to the postmodern age of the world wide web.

Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture

Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture
Author: Peter Childs
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 654
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1134755546

Boasting more than 970 alphabetically-arranged entries, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture surveys British cultural practices and icons in the latter half of the twentieth century. It examines high and popular culture and encompasses both institutional and alternative aspects of British culture. It provides insight into the whole spectrum of British contemporary life. Topics covered include: architecture, pubs, film, internet and current takes on the monarchy. Cross-referencing and a thematic contents list enable readers to identify related articles. The entries range from short biographical synopses to longer overview essays on key issues. This Encyclopedia is essential reading for anyone interested in British culture. It also provides a cultural context for students of English, Modern History and Comparative European Studies.

English Literature from the 19th Century Through Today

English Literature from the 19th Century Through Today
Author: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2010-04-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1615302328

As the British empire expanded ever outward, English writers of the 19th and early 20th centuries such as Charles Dickens, T.S. Eliot, and Virginia Woolf turned their gaze inward to matters of ethical and moral import. Modern writers continue to examine British identity by reformulating and reinventing literary movements and devices introduced by their predecessors. Readers of this volume are invited to observe the progression of English literature and enjoy the stories behind some of the most seminal works in the world.