The Penguin Book of Elegy
Poems of Memory, Mourning and Consolation
(Autor) Prof Stephen ReganThe comprehensive guide to a deeply human tradition of memory, mourning, and consolation through poetry A Penguin Classic Elegy is among the world's oldest forms of literature. Born in Ancient Greece, practiced by the Romans, revitalized by the poets of the Renaissance, and continuing down to the present day, it speaks eloquently and affectingly of the experience of loss and the yearning for consolation. It gives shape and meaning to memories too painful to contemplate, and answers our desire to fix in words what would otherwise slip our grasp. In The Penguin Book of Elegy, Andrew Motion and Stephen Regan trace the history of this tradition, from its Classical roots in the work of Theocritus, Virgil, and Ovid down to modern compositions exploring personal tragedy and collective grief by such celebrated voices of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries as Dylan Thomas, Elizabeth Bishop, Terrance Hayes and Alice Oswald. The only comprehensive anthology of its kind in the English language, The Penguin Book of Elegy is a profound and moving compendium of the fundamentally human urges to remember and honor the dead, and to give comfort to those who survive them.
Prof Stephen Regan
Prof Stephen Regan is a renowned literary scholar known for his expertise in Modernist poetry, particularly the works of T.S. Eliot and W.B. Yeats. He has authored numerous critical essays and books on these poets, exploring themes of modernity, spirituality, and artistic innovation in their works. Regan's insightful analysis and scholarly contributions have greatly enriched the field of Modernist poetry studies.
One of Regan's most notable works is his book "T.S. Eliot: The Poems", which offers a comprehensive examination of Eliot's poetic oeuvre and its enduring significance. His meticulous research and in-depth understanding of the poet's work have been highly praised by critics and scholars alike.
Regan's literary style is characterized by its clarity, depth of analysis, and keen attention to detail. His writings are accessible to a wide range of readers, from students to seasoned academics, making his work highly influential in the field of Modernist poetry studies.
Overall, Prof Stephen Regan's contributions to literature have had a profound impact on the understanding and appreciation of Modernist poetry, cementing his reputation as a leading authority in the field.
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