Beyond Words A Journey Into Poetic Imagination
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Beyond Words A Journey Into Poetic Imagination
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-04-28
Beyond Words A Journey Into Poetic Imagination written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-28 with Literary Criticism categories.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the prose poem, a genre that defies convention and invites readers to embark on a journey beyond the boundaries of traditional storytelling. In Beyond Words: A Journey Into Poetic Imagination, we present a comprehensive exploration of this unique literary form, delving into its history, themes, and techniques to unveil its secrets and enduring allure. With its ability to seamlessly blend the lyricism of poetry with the narrative elements of prose, the prose poem has captivated readers and writers across centuries and cultures. From its early origins in the romantic era to its prominent place in contemporary literature, the prose poem continues to push the limits of language and expression. In this comprehensive guide, you'll embark on an immersive journey through the rich tapestry of the prose poem. Through in-depth analysis and insightful commentary, you'll discover how this genre challenges traditional notions of form and structure, opening up new possibilities for creativity and exploration. Along the way, you'll encounter a diverse cast of prose poets, each with their own distinct voice and perspective. From the introspective musings of Charles Baudelaire to the surrealist imagery of André Breton, from the lyrical landscapes of Pablo Neruda to the experimental techniques of Gertrude Stein, you'll gain a deep appreciation for the vast spectrum of styles and approaches that have shaped the prose poem genre. Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or new to the world of literary exploration, Beyond Words: A Journey Into Poetic Imagination offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the prose poem. Prepare to be captivated by its evocative language, its ability to capture fleeting moments and emotions, and its profound insights into the human condition. Let the prose poem transport you to new realms of imagination and understanding. As you navigate the chapters of this book, you'll uncover the secrets of the prose poem's enduring appeal, gaining a deeper appreciation for its artistry and its ability to illuminate the complexities of the human experience. If you like this book, write a review on google books!
Postcolonialism And Islam
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Author : Geoffrey Nash
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-26
Postcolonialism And Islam written by Geoffrey Nash and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-26 with Religion categories.
With a focus on the areas of theory, literature, culture, society and film, this collection of essays examines, questions and broadens the applicability of Postcolonialism and Islam from a multifaceted and cross-disciplinary perspective. Topics covered include the relationship between Postcolonialism and Orientalism, theoretical perspectives on Postcolonialism and Islam, the position of Islam within postcolonial literature, Muslim identity in British and European contexts, and the role of Islam in colonial and postcolonial cinema in Egypt and India. At a time at which Islam continues to be at the centre of increasingly heated and frenzied political and academic deliberations, Postcolonialism and Islam offers a framework around which the debate on Muslims in the modern world can be centred. Transgressing geographical, disciplinary and theoretical boundaries, this book is an invaluable resource for students of Islamic Studies, Cultural Studies, Sociolgy and Literature.
Word In The Wilderness
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Author : Malcolm Guite
language : en
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Release Date : 2014-11-30
Word In The Wilderness written by Malcolm Guite and has been published by Canterbury Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-30 with Religion categories.
For every day from Shrove Tuesday to Easter Day, the bestselling poet Malcolm Guite chooses a favourite poem from across the Christian spiritual and English literary traditions and offers incisive seasonal reflections on it. Lent is a time to reorient ourselves, clarify our minds, slow down, recover from distraction and focus on the values of Gods kingdom. Poetry, with its power to awaken the mind, is an ideal companion for such a time. This collection enables us to turn aside from everyday routine and experience moments of transfigured vision as we journey through the desert landscape of Lent and find refreshment along the way. Following each poem with a helpful prose reflection, Malcolm Guite has selected from classical and contemporary poets, from Dante, John Donne and George Herbert to Seamus Heaney, Rowan Williams and Gillian Clarke, and his own acclaimed poetry.
English Studies In Transition
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Author : Piero Boitani
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-09-11
English Studies In Transition written by Piero Boitani and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-11 with Literary Criticism categories.
Bringing together twenty-five contributors from all over Europe, this volume represents the vitality and diversity of the current transcultural European dialogue on English studies. Topics addressed include: * the nature of the canon * the poetics of language * the representation of women and the notion of nationalism in post-colonial literature. The significance of this volume lies not only in the quality of the individual contributions but also in the fact that it marks an important turning point in the history of English studies in Europe.
Reading Beyond The Code
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Author : Terence Cave
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018-04-28
Reading Beyond The Code written by Terence Cave and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-28 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book explores the value for literary studies of the model of communication known as relevance theory. Drawing on a wide range of examples—lyric poems by Yeats, Herrick, Heaney, Dickinson, and Mary Oliver, novels by Cervantes, Flaubert, Mark Twain, and Edith Wharton—nine of the ten essays are written by literary specialists and use relevance theory both as a broad framing perspective and as a resource for detailed analysis. The final essay, by Deirdre Wilson, co-founder (with Dan Sperber) of relevance theory, takes a retrospective view of the issues addressed by the volume and considers the implications of literary studies for cognitive approaches to communication. Relevance theory, described by Alastair Fowler as 'nothing less than the makings of a radically new theory of communication, the first since Aristotle's', offers a comprehensive pragmatics of language and communication grounded in evidence about the ways humans think and behave. While designed to capture the everyday murmur of conversation, gossip, peace-making, hate speech, love speech, 'body-language', and the chatter of the internet, it covers the whole spectrum of human modes of communication, including literature in the broadest sense as a characteristically human activity. Reading Beyond the Code is unique in using relevance theory as a prime resource for literary study, and it is also the first to claim that the model works best for literature when understood in the light of a broader cognitive approach, focusing on a range of phenomena that support an 'embodied' conception of cognition and language. This broadened perspective serves to enhance the value for literary studies of the central claim of relevance theory, that the 'code model' is fundamentally inadequate to account for human communication, and in particular for the modes of communication that are proper to literature.
Gender And Medieval Mysticism From India To Europe
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Author : Alexandra Verini
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-09-29
Gender And Medieval Mysticism From India To Europe written by Alexandra Verini and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-29 with Religion categories.
This book opens up a dialogue between pre-modern women identified as mystics in diverse locations from South Asia to Europe. It considers how women from the disparate religious traditions of Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity expressed devotion in parallel ways. The argument is that women’s mysticism demands to be compared not because of any essential "female" experience of the divine but because the parallel positions of marginalization that pre-modern women experienced led them to deploy intimate encounters with the divine to speak publicly and claim authority. The topics covered range from the Sufi devotional tradition of Sidis (Indians of African ancestry) to the Bhakti poet Mīrābaī and the nuns of Barking Abbey. Collectively the chapters show how mysticism allowed premodern women to speak and act by unsettling traditional gender roles and expectations for religious behavior. At the same time as uncovering connections, the juxtaposition of women from different traditions serves to highlight distinctive features. The book draws on a range of disciplinary expertise and will be of particular interest to scholars of medieval religion and theology as well as history and literary studies.
Poetry And The Religious Imagination
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Author : Francesca Bugliani Knox
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-04-22
Poetry And The Religious Imagination written by Francesca Bugliani Knox and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-22 with Religion categories.
What is the role of spiritual experience in poetry? What are the marks of a religious imagination? How close can the secular and the religious be brought together? How do poetic imagination and religious beliefs interact? Exploring such questions through the concept of the religious imagination, this book integrates interdisciplinary research in the area of poetry on the one hand, and theology, philosophy and Christian spirituality on the other. Established theologians, philosophers, literary critics and creative writers explain, by way of contemporary and historical examples, the primary role of the religious imagination in the writing as well as in the reading of poetry.
Dead Reckoning
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Author : Andrei Guruianu
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2016-02-01
Dead Reckoning written by Andrei Guruianu and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-01 with Literary Collections categories.
Dead reckoning is the nautical term for calculating a ship's position using the distance and direction traveled rather than instruments or astronomical observation. For those still recovering from the atrocities of the twentieth century, however, the term has an even grimmer meaning: toting up the butcher's bill of war and genocide. As its title suggests, Dead Reckoning is an attempt to find our bearings in a civilization lost at sea. Conducted in the shadow of the centennial of the First World War, this dialogue between Romanian American poet Andrei Guruianu and Italian American essayist Anthony Di Renzo asks whether Western culture will successfully navigate the difficult waters of the new millennium or shipwreck itself on the mistakes of the past two centuries. Using historical and contemporary examples, they explore such topics as the limitations of memory, the transience of existence, the futility of history, and the difficulties of making art and meaning in the twenty-first century.
The Happy Heretic
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Author : Leo Booth
language : en
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
Release Date : 2012-12-03
The Happy Heretic written by Leo Booth and has been published by Health Communications, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-03 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Religion can be source of comfort when facing struggles both personal and universal. But clinging to religion as a codependent fix for all problems can cultivate excessive fear, shame, guilt and low self-esteem. Acclaimed author Reverend Leo Booth, a Unity minister and former Episcopal priest, warns that a belief in tenets like "Everything happens for a reason" and "This is in God's hands" can be the first step in developing religious codependency. Rev. Leo turns traditional thinking and spirituality upside down by suggesting that many toxic messages emanate from core religious beliefs. In The Happy Heretic, he challenges beliefs like original sin; a dogmatic, one-way path to God; the shaming of human sexuality, religious codependency; and the exclusiveness of Jesus' perfection within the human race. The arguments he presents are derived from Pelagius, a fourth-century monk who challenged the teachings of St. Augustine; and Rumi, a revolutionary thirteenth-century poet and philosopher. In his confessions, St. Augustine's states, "It is only by Your grace and mercy that You have melted away the ice of my evil." Pelagius felt this idea lacked balance. It affirmed only God's role and didn't speak to our involvement. Likewise, Rumi believed that God's spirit exists within all human beings and enables divine creativity in life. The theology, philosophy, and recited prayers we learned through organized religion often emphasize the idea that we are sinful people who are dependent upon a powerful and punishing God. The Happy Heretic provides an escape from this shadow by encouraging readers to enter into a partnership with God, affirming personal dignity alongside responsibility; in other words, "free will" and the choices we make determine much of the success or failure we encounter. Real-life examples of the core issues surrounding religious codependency, along with Seven Spiritual Insights, help readers rethink their religious beliefs—including the prayers they grew up with—to form a deeper, more spiritual understanding of who they are and their connection with God. In this thought-provoking read, Reverend Leo calls himself a heretic, a person who is willing to think differently, and he invites readers to discover an alternative explanation for how we experience God's grace. The Happy Heretic explains this divine relationship in ways that make us feel alive, empowered, and still true to who we are. The Happy Heretic confronts toxic religious messages and brings a spiritual awareness that affirms human possibility and responsibility. . . .This book is not for the fainthearted –John Bradshaw, author of Homecoming
The Poem As Icon
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Author : Margaret H. Freeman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-03-13
The Poem As Icon written by Margaret H. Freeman and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-13 with Literary Criticism categories.
Poetry is the most complex and intricate of human language used across all languages and cultures. Its relation to the worlds of human experience has perplexed writers and readers for centuries, as has the question of evaluation and judgment: what makes a poem "work" and endure. The Poem as Icon focuses on the art of poetry to explore its nature and function: not interpretation but experience; not what poetry means but what it does. Using both historic and contemporary approaches of embodied cognition from various disciplines, Margaret Freeman argues that a poem's success lies in its ability to become an icon of the felt "being" of reality. Freeman explains how the features of semblance, metaphor, schema, and affect work to make a poem an icon, with detailed examples from various poets. By analyzing the ways poetry provides insights into the workings of human cognition, Freeman claims that taste, beauty, and pleasure in the arts are simply products of the aesthetic faculty, and not the aesthetic faculty itself. The aesthetic faculty, she argues, should be understood as the science of human perception, and therefore constitutive of the cognitive processes of attention, imagination, memory, discrimination, expertise, and judgment.