Double lyric. Divisiveness and Communal Creativity in Recent English Poetry

Hardcover, dj, in-8, 235 pp., index.

"Double Lyric: Divisiveness and Communal Creativity in Recent English Poetry" by Merle E. Brown is an academic exploration of the tensions between individuality and community in contemporary English poetry. Brown examines how recent poets navigate the challenge of expressing personal identity while also engaging with collective cultural and social contexts. The book discusses the dynamics of poetic voices, the themes of division and unity, and how poets reflect on the state of modern society. Through close readings of works by poets from the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Brown explores how poetry addresses themes of divisiveness, yet fosters communal creativity and understanding.