Charles Wright in Conversation
Interviews, 1979-2006
Published on 15. October 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
183 pages
978-0-7864-3965-2 (ISBN)
Description
Because Charles Wright occupies a large space in contemporary American poetry, it is only natural that his readers over the years have wanted to engage him in conversation and discover more about his career and inspirations. In this collection of richly detailed interviews conducted between 1979 and 2006, Wright eloquently discusses a range of topics, including the beginning of his poetic career in Italy, his experiences at the University of Iowa, the American and European influences on his work, contemporary poets he admires, his place in Southern literature, the art of translating poetry, and such formal matters as his lineation and rhythmic phrasing, his use of syllabics, and the development of his characteristic style. An extensive bibliography of writings by and about Wright supplements the interviews.
Reviews / Votes
"anyone who is interested in poetry will find a wealth of material to digest in these pages"-Appalachian Journal.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Adult education
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
358 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-3965-2 (9780786439652)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Robert D. Denham is John P. Fishwick Professor of English Emeritus at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. He has also taught at Emory & Henry College, after which he served as Director of English Programs and Director of the Association of Departments of English for the Modern Language Association. He has written and edited more than twenty-five volumes on Frye.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Abbreviations and Shortened Forms
A Charles Wright Chronology
1. An Interview by David St. John
2. An Interview by David Remnick
3. Charles Wright on Eugenio Montale and Dino Campana: An Interview by Mary Zeppa
4. "Metaphysics of the Quotidian": A Conversation with Stan Sanvel Rubin and William Heyen
5. A Conversation with Miriam Marty Clark and Michael McFee
6. An Interview by J.D. McClatchy
7. An Interview by Ernest Suarez and Amy Verner
8. An Interview by Andrew Zawacki
9. An Interview by Troy Teegarden
10. Through Purgatory to Appalachia: An Interview by Martin Caseley
11. An Interview by Willard Spiegelman
12. An Interview by Ted Genoways
13. An Interview by Morgan Lucas Schuldt
14. Oblivion's Glow: The (Post)Southern Sides of Charles Wright-An Interview by Daniel Cross Turner
15. An Interview by Louis Bourgeois
Notes
A Selected Bibliography
Index
Preface
Abbreviations and Shortened Forms
A Charles Wright Chronology
1. An Interview by David St. John
2. An Interview by David Remnick
3. Charles Wright on Eugenio Montale and Dino Campana: An Interview by Mary Zeppa
4. "Metaphysics of the Quotidian": A Conversation with Stan Sanvel Rubin and William Heyen
5. A Conversation with Miriam Marty Clark and Michael McFee
6. An Interview by J.D. McClatchy
7. An Interview by Ernest Suarez and Amy Verner
8. An Interview by Andrew Zawacki
9. An Interview by Troy Teegarden
10. Through Purgatory to Appalachia: An Interview by Martin Caseley
11. An Interview by Willard Spiegelman
12. An Interview by Ted Genoways
13. An Interview by Morgan Lucas Schuldt
14. Oblivion's Glow: The (Post)Southern Sides of Charles Wright-An Interview by Daniel Cross Turner
15. An Interview by Louis Bourgeois
Notes
A Selected Bibliography
Index