Focusing on the influence of W.B. Yeats, this critical study explores the connections between his work and that of Robinson Jeffers. It highlights shared themes such as imagery, landscape, and a belief in eternal recurrence, alongside a mutual skepticism of rationalism and a commitment to tradition. The author delves into how both poets envisioned modernity while rejecting contemporary values, ultimately crafting poetry aimed at transforming societal norms.
Discusses both natural and human histories as it focuses on the Allegheny Plateau and hill country in Ohio's eastern counties. Formed of fourteen interrelated essays, Resurrection of the Wild blends lived experience with both scientific and literary research, and makes a compelling argument for the importance of ecological preservation in Ohio.
Through dramatic monologues, this collection explores the journeys of self-discovery of six historical figures. It features Danish author Isak Dinesen, who found her creative voice in Africa, and 18th-century explorer Col. John May on the Ohio frontier. The collection also includes a personification of the Hindu Living Goddess, 19th-century British Consul Atkins Hamerton, and explorers Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke, who sought the source of the Nile. Each narrative highlights their unique experiences and contributions to history.
Exploring themes of love, loss, and personal growth, the poems in this collection traverse various stages of life, from youth to maturity. The anonymous speaker's journey is enriched by reflections on art, death, and war, set against diverse backdrops in Europe, Asia, and America. Through both formalist and free verse, the work invites readers to discover new emotional and intellectual landscapes, revealing the complexities of the human experience.