Some Imagist Poets, 1916: An Annual Anthology

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aldington, Richard, 1892-1962

Contributor:

Fletcher, John Gould, 1886-1950

Flint, F. S. (Frank Stuart), 1885-1960.

H. D. (Hilda Doolittle), 1886-1961.

Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930.

Lowell, Amy, 1874-1925

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Some Imagist Poets, 1916: An Annual Anthology" by Richard Aldington et al. is a collection of poetry compiled during the early 20th century, specifically the modernist movement. This anthology reflects the Imagist poetic movement, which emphasizes precision in imagery and the use of language that captures moments and emotions in a stark and clear manner. The collection showcases various poets who engage with themes of modern life, nature, and human experience, all characterized by their pursuit of vivid imagery and emotional clarity. The anthology includes poems by notable Imagist poets such as H.D., John Gould Fletcher, D.H. Lawrence, F.S. Flint, and Amy Lowell. Each poet contributes unique voices and perspectives, often exploring contrasting elements of beauty and decay, love and loss, and the tension between nature and the modern urban landscape. The poems utilize innovative forms and free verse, challenging conventional poetic structures. The collection as a whole serves as a testament to the Imagist ideal of presenting a clear picture through precise language and achieving emotional depth without unnecessary elaboration, inviting readers to experience the modern world through fresh and evocative lenses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Michael Roe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-09-18