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Preludes and Symphonies
Hardcover
Poetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025919638
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 182
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Preludes and Symphonies is a definitive collection of early modernist verse by John Gould Fletcher, a leading figure in the Imagist movement. This volume brings together the poet's innovative experiments in language and rhythm, showcasing his unique ability to translate visual and auditory sensations into evocative free verse. The work is structured around musical analogies, utilizing the concepts of preludes and symphonies to organize lyrical explorations of nature, cityscapes, and the inner life.
Throughout the collection, Fletcher employs vivid imagery and a rhythmic flexibility that broke away from traditional Victorian constraints. His poems in Preludes and Symphonies are celebrated for their coloristic intensity and their contribution to the development of American modernism. From the atmospheric sequences to the thematic depth of his symphonic arrangements, the book captures the spirit of an era seeking new modes of artistic expression. It remains an essential text for readers interested in the evolution of 20th-century poetry and the mastery of the Imagist style.
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