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After Confession: Poetry as Autobiography
by
Kate Sontag
,
Kate Sontag
In an age of memoir, the distinction between fiction and nonfiction has become increasingly blurred, sparking controversy among writers and readers alike. But what about the autobiographical impulse in poetry? In this groundbreaking collection, some of our best contemporary poets contemplate the legacy of the confessional poets such as Plath, Sexton, and Lowell. They also
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360 pages
Published
September 1st 2001
by Graywolf Press
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Disappointing so far. Was hoping for insight and meaning-making, am getting dry analysis/lit reviews.
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A great collection of essays for writers considering the problem of post-confessional poetry.
A fascinating collection of essays about autobiographical poetry.
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