Echo and critique : poetry and the cliches of public speech / Florian Gargaillo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gargaillo, Florian, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American poetry--20th century--History and criticism.

American poetry.

Clichés in literature.

Politics and literature--United States--History--20th century.

Politics and literature.

United States--Intellectual life--20th century.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (189 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, [2023]

Summary:

Echo and Critique by Florian Gargaillo examines the role of American poets in critiquing the clichés prevalent in public discourse post-World War II. The book explores how poets like W. H. Auden, Langston Hughes, and others used the method of 'echo and critique' to reveal and challenge the implications of political jargon, which often served to obscure truths and discourage critical thinking. Gargaillo argues that these poets exposed the underlying values and impact of such language, making their work a crucial part of contemporary literary critique. This book appeals to scholars of literature, history, and communications, highlighting the continued relevance of poetic critique in understanding public speech today. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Introduction

1. W. H. Auden on Bureaucratese

2. Randall Jarrell on War Propaganda and the American Soldier

3. Langston Hughes on War Propaganda and Racial Injustice

4. Claude McKay on the Political Clichés of the Home Front

5. Robert Lowell on Political Speeches

6. Josephine Miles on Business Talk

7. Seamus Heaney on Public Talk

Coda

Acknowledgments

Notes

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780807179994

080717999X

OCLC:

1371284799