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The well wrought urn

The well wrought urn

studies in the structure of poetry.
PoetryEssaysLiterary Fiction
Pages
300
Published
1947
Language
English

Synopsis

Cleanth Brooks offers a deep dive into ten classic English poems, examining how poetic styles have evolved from the era of John Donne to W.B. Yeats. This collection provides insightful analysis for readers interested in the history and criticism of English poetry.

Prose complexity
10/10

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IntellectualThought-ProvokingReflectiveComplex

Genres

Essays Literary Fiction Poetry

About the author

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Cleanth Brooks

Cleanth Brooks was a key figure in the New Criticism movement, a school of thought that focused on the close reading of literary texts. His influential work, Understanding Fiction, helped shape how students and readers approached analyzing stories.

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