John Ashbery and Anglo-American Exchange by Oli Hazzard - 9780198822011

Name: John Ashbery and Anglo-American Exchange by Oli Hazzard - 9780198822011
Brand: Oli Hazzard

Oli Hazzard

Explore the complex poetic relationship between John Ashbery and the English tradition in this insightful critical work by Oli Hazzard. This book offers a groundbreaking analysis of how Ashbery’s aesthetic was shaped by, and in turn influenced, modern English poets including W. H. Auden, F. T. Prince, Lee Harwood, and Mark Ford. Through original interviews, archival research, and meticulous close readings of poetry and personal correspondence, the author provides a fresh perspective on postwar transatlantic poetic exchange. This volume bridges the gap between biographical detail and formal poetic innovation, mapping the social and artistic climate that defined a generation of poets. It is an essential read for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of contemporary poetry interested in the evolution of American and British literary history. Product summary: Oli Hazzard, John Ashbery & Anglo-American Exchange: The Minor Eras, literary criticism, postwar poetry, transatlantic poetic history, hardcover book.