A Vertical Art

Oxford Lectures

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A Vertical Art gathers the expansive and spirited public lectures delivered by Simon Armitage during his acclaimed four-year tenure as Oxford University Professor of Poetry. Armitage tries to identify a 'common sense' approach to an artform that can lend itself to grand statements and vacuous gestures, questioning both the facile and obscure ends of the poetry spectrum, asserting certain fundamental qualities that separate the genre from near-neighbours such as prose and song lyrics, examining who poetry is written for and its values and use in contemporary society. Above all, these are personal essays that enquire into the volatile and disputed definitions of poetry from the point of view of a dedicated reader, a practising writer and a lifelong champion of its power and potential.
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Authors:
Armitage, Simon
Year Published:
2021
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9780571357376
Number of Pages:
376
Publication Date:
20/05/2021
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
Place of Publication:
London
SKU:
9780571357376

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