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Spectra: A Book of Poetic Experiments
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023158367
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Spectra: A Book of Poetic Experiments is a fascinating and often hilarious journey into the world of early 20th-century American poetry. Penned by Arthur Ficke and Witter Bynner, this collection offers a playful parody of modernist poetic trends.
Through clever spoofs and pointed satire, Spectra lampoons the often-obscure and self-serious nature of some contemporary verse. The collection is a witty exploration of poetic form and content, pushing boundaries with its experimental approach. This unique volume provides a glimpse into a specific moment in literary history, offering a critical yet humorous perspective on the artistic movements of the era, particularly the short-lived Spectrism. Fans of American poetry, humor, and literary satire will find much to enjoy in this collection of inventive and thought-provoking works. A must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of modern poetry and the art of poetic parody.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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