Democracy, Culture and the Voice of Poetry |
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Author:
| Pinsky, Robert |
Series title: | The University Center for Human Values Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-691-12263-2 |
Publication Date: | May 2005 |
Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $47.99 |
Book Description:
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The place of poetry in modern democracy is no place, according to conventional wisdom. This work shows that the voice of poetry resonates with profound themes at the very heart of democratic culture. As part of the entertainment industry, it concludes, poetry will always be small and overlooked.
The place of poetry in modern democracy is no place, according to conventional wisdom. This work shows that the voice of poetry resonates with profound themes at the very heart of democratic culture. As part of the entertainment industry, it concludes, poetry will always be small and overlooked.