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Voices & visions. 7, Robert Lowell : a mania for phrases / a CVH, New York Center for Visual History production ; directed and edited by Peter Hammer ; producer, Robert Chapman.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Lowell, Robert, 1917-1977--Criticism and interpretation.
- Lowell, Robert.
- Poets, American--20th century--Biography.
- Poets, American.
- American poetry--History and criticism.
- American poetry.
- American poetry--20th century.
- Genre:
- Biographical television programs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (57 minutes)
- Other Title:
- Robert Lowell : a mania for phrases
- Place of Publication:
- District of Columbia : Annenberg Learner, 1988.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- Lowell's political passion encompasses much of his greatest poetry. Lowell himself reads from his work. Elizabeth Hardwick, Robert Hass, and others discuss his development and style as illustrated by "Lord Weary's Castle" and "Life Studies." About the Series: The lives and works of 13 renowned American poets are interpreted through dramatic readings, archival photographs, dance, performances, and interviews in this inspiring series. Illustrative poems in each program are accompanied by insights into their historical and cultural connections. The series covers the terminology of poetry and the larger role of poets in American and world literature studies. Poets include Langston Hughes, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and Elizabeth Bishop.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed August 14, 2018).
- OCLC:
- 1052765095
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