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The Act of Language.

Authors :
Ciardi, John
Source :
Saturday Evening Post. 3/19/1960, Vol. 232 Issue 38, p22-88. 5p.
Publication Year :
1960

Abstract

Presents views and insights on the use of the act of language as a literary style. Assessment of the act of language in "The Divine Comedy," by Dante Alighieri; Views on the notion of beauty and truth in poetry as in the works of John Keats, Robert Frost, and John Press; Contention of the author that language is one of the most fundamental activities in which human beings engage; Significance of rhythm, diction, and imagery in the language of poetry.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00489239
Volume :
232
Issue :
38
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Saturday Evening Post
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
17869290