A collection of essays with the themes of time and knowledge, consciousness and perception. schovat popis
Lyn Hejinian Knihy
Lyn Hejinian je americká básnířka a esejistka, jejíž dílo je úzce spjato s hnutím Language poets. Je známá svou inovativní prací, která zkoumá povahu jazyka a jeho vztah k realitě. Její přístup k poezii se vyznačuje experimentováním s formou a strukturou, čímž posouvá hranice literárního vyjádření. Hejinian se věnuje také eseji a překladu a její tvorba nabízí hluboký vhled do myšlení o literatuře a jejím vlivu.
Tribunal
- 80 stránek
- 3 hodiny čtení
The three works of poetry that constitute Tribunal were written in the current context of seemingly ubiquitous warfare and the specter of unabashed neo-fascism, ethno-nationalism, and--especially in the United States--reassertions of white supremacy
The Unfollowing
- 89 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
The Unfollowing is a sequence of elegies, mourning public and personal loss. The poems are composed entirely of non sequiturs, demonstrating a refusal to follow aesthetic proprieties, and a rejection of the logic of mortality and capitalism.
My Life and My Life in the Nineties
- 152 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
As a foundational text in the Language writing movement, this new edition offers a fresh perspective on its innovative approach to poetry and linguistic exploration. It emphasizes the interplay between language and meaning, challenging traditional narrative forms and encouraging readers to engage with the text in new ways. The book's significance lies in its experimental style and its impact on contemporary literature, making it essential for those interested in the evolution of poetic expression.
Oxota
- 292 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
What resulted is an experimental novel whose structure (284 chapters, each 14 lines long) pays homage to Alexander Pushkin's Eugene Onegin, which is generally regarded to be the first Russian novel: a verse novel composed in 14-line stanzas. číst celé
The collection features Lyn Hejinian's previously uncollected early poems from 1963 to 1983, showcasing her innovative approach to form and language. These works expand her existing published collections, highlighting her linguistic experimentation before she shifted to project-oriented writing. Accompanied by a new Preface and critical essays, this volume serves as both a significant addition to Hejinian's oeuvre and a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in avant-garde poetry.
Considers allegory as a catalyst of transformative thinkingAllegorical Moments is a set of essays dedicated to rethinking allegory and arguing for its significance as a creative and critical response to sociopolitical, environmental, and existential turmoil affecting the contemporary world.