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E. E. Cummings: The Art of His Poetry

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Norman Friedman
2019
Published by: Johns Hopkins University Press
Funder: Mellon/NEH / Hopkins Open Publishing: Encore Editions
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Originally published in 1960. In E. E. Cummings: The Art of His Poetry, Norman Friedman argues that critics who have focused on what Cummings's poetry lacks have failed to judge Cummings on his strengths. Friedman identifies a main strength of Cummings as his being a "sensual mystic." The book unpacks Cummings's subject matter, devices, and symbolism, ultimately helping readers develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of Cummings's work.

Table of Contents

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Cover

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Half Title

pp. i

Epigraph

pp. ii

Title Page

pp. iii

Copyright

pp. iv

Dedication

pp. v

Preface

pp. vii-viii

Contents

pp. ix

Half Title 1

pp. xi

Introduction: Criticism

pp. 1-6

Chapter One: Vision

pp. 7-35

Chapter Two: Action

pp. 36-60

Chapter Three: Voice

pp. 61-85

Chapter Four: Device

pp. 86-125

Chapter Five: Creation

pp. 126-158

Conclusion: Growth

pp. 159-167

Postscript: 95 Poems

pp. 168-183

Appendix

pp. 185-197

Subject Index

pp. 199-202

Index of First Lines

pp. 203-209
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