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Hart Crane's Poetry: "Appollinaire lived in Paris, I live in Cleveland, Ohio"


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This scholarly work offers a detailed reading of Hart Crane's poetry, particularly his epic The Bridge, arguing for its significance within twentieth-century English verse. The author examines Crane's poems through a variety of lenses, including art history, mythology, and psychoanalysis, to illuminate their complex layers of meaning. The study posits that The Bridge serves as the optimal entry point for understanding Crane's other works, reversing the common critical approach. Furthermore, the text explores recurring motifs and allusions within Crane's poetry, connecting them to a diverse range of literary, historical, and philosophical sources. The analysis traces the development of Crane's poetic vision and his engagement with themes of American identity, modernity, and the artistic endeavor.

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