The modern element; essays on contemporary poetry.9780393062717 The modern element; essays on contemporary poetry. Kirsch kirsch n. A colorless brandy made from the fermented juice of cherries. [French, short for German Kirschwasser; see kirschwasser. , Adam. W.W. Norton 2008 352 pages $25.95 Hardcover PS323 While writing these 26 essays, each on a poet or group of poets, over the past decade, says New York-based poet and critic Kirsch, he was not contemplating any definition of modernism, but in hindsight hind·sight n. 1. Perception of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred. 2. The rear sight of a firearm. , he finds that a concern with the modern element unites them. In short, he finds the virtues of modernism to be daring, honesty, subtle self-knowledge, an intimate concern with history, and a determination to make language serve as the most accurate possible instrument of communication. Its vices include sentimental egotism Egotism See also Arrogance, Conceit, Individualism. Baxter, Ted TV anchorman who sees himself as most important news topic. [TV: “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in Terrace, II, 70] cat , an obsession with staying up to date, and a belief that distortion of language is interesting and praiseworthy praise·wor·thy adj. praise·wor·thi·er, praise·wor·thi·est Meriting praise; highly commendable. praise in itself. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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