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Alcohol and poetry

John Berryman and the booze talking
Pages
19
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the intricate relationship between alcohol and the creative process, particularly within the realm of poetry. It offers a critical examination of alcoholism in literature, focusing on the life and work of poet John Berryman. The essays consider how personal struggles with alcohol can influence artistic expression and interpretation.

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About the author

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Lewis Hyde

Lewis Hyde is an American scholar and writer who explores the relationship between art and the economy. He is best known for The Gift, a study of how creativity functions as a form of exchange outside of the