The Dome and the Rock
eBook - ePub

The Dome and the Rock

Structure in the Poetry of Wallace Stevens

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Dome and the Rock

Structure in the Poetry of Wallace Stevens

About this book

Originally published in 1968. In The Dome and the Rock: Structure in the Poetry of Wallace Stevens, James Baird traces the process of Wallace Steven's Grand Poem and the total structure that it accomplished in language. In the words of Professor Baird, "The full art of Stevens is organized with architectural precision. The shape of the mind becomes a building, the framework of which is founded in a willed symmetry of design." In The Dome and the Rock, James Baird exposes the capacity of Wallace Stevens to design his poetry in a manner similar to an architect, and he "reveals the craftsmanship of [Wallace's] acts as builder."

Trusted by 375,005 students

Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.

Study more efficiently using our study tools.

Information

Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Year
2020
Topic
Literature
eBook ISBN
9781421436982
Subtopic
North American Literary Criticism
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication Page
  6. Epigraph
  7. Contents
  8. Introduction: The Grand Poem
  9. Part I: The Shaper
  10. Chapter 1. Architecture
  11. Chapter 2. Adjacent Structures: English and French Antecedents
  12. Chapter 3. Stevens in the American Grain
  13. Chapter 4. The Passion for Design
  14. Chapter 5. Poetic Geometry: The Arc
  15. Part II: The Elements of Sight
  16. Chapter 6. The Sun
  17. Chapter 7. Light
  18. Chapter 8. The Eye
  19. Part III: The Crafting of the Dome
  20. Chapter 9. The Setting
  21. Chapter 10. Wing and Claw: Symbols of the Imagination
  22. Chapter 11. The Painter: Encounters of the Eye
  23. Chapter 12. The Comedian: Masques and Festivals
  24. Chapter 13. The Mythological Canon: Ritual Presences
  25. Chapter 14. American Place: Of Land-Made Men
  26. Chapter 15. Society: Transitions in the American Community
  27. Chapter 16. Existence: The Difficulty of Being
  28. Chapter 17. The Hero: Aspects of the Supreme Fiction
  29. Chapter 18. In the Northern Quarter: The Descent to the Rock
  30. Chapter 19. The Chapel of Wind and Weather: The Poet as Priest
  31. Part IV: Afterword
  32. Chapter 20. The Poet in His Time
  33. Title Index
  34. Subject Index

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access The Dome and the Rock by James Baird in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Literature & North American Literary Criticism. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.