The Life of Poetry (Paris Press) - Rukeyser, Muriel

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The Life of Poetry (Paris Press) by Rukeyser, Muriel Format: Trade PaperbackPublished by Paris Press, 1996 Our century's lost classic about American culture, the essential saving f orce of poetry, and how it can improve the quality of life in the United States. Observing that poetry is a natural part of our pastimes and rituals, Muriel Rukeyser explores the vital force of poetry and the arts in American culture. She opposes elitist attitudes and addresses Americans' fear of feeling, which contribute to a devaluation of poetry and the arts in the U.S. Multicultural and interdisciplinary, this collection of essays makes an irrefutable case for the centrality of poetry in American life. Show more