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Is 5
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781025523613
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Is 5 is a seminal collection of poetry by the celebrated American writer E. E. Cummings. Published during the height of the modernist movement, this volume showcases Cummings' distinctive and revolutionary approach to language, punctuation, and typography. The title reflects the poet's interest in transcending conventional logic, suggesting that in the realm of creative expression, two plus two can indeed equal five.
Within these pages, readers will find a dynamic range of themes, from bitingly sharp social satires and anti-war sentiments to some of the most tender and evocative love poems in the English language. Cummings disrupts traditional syntax to capture the spontaneity of thought and the intensity of the human experience. His playful yet profound use of lowercase letters and unconventional spacing forces a re-engagement with the written word, making Is 5 a cornerstone of avant-garde literature.
This collection remains a vital testament to the power of individuality and the limitless possibilities of poetic form, offering a unique glimpse into the artistic evolution of one of the twentieth century's most influential voices.
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