“Howl” -“Gallery 6 Reading” (1955), where Beats began -Whitmanesque free verse -apocalyptic vision I. Destruction of the best (shocking definition of the re writer/fellow mental patient “best” Carl Solomon)… II. sacrifice to Moloch (symbol of?) …as III. with you” refrain as chant, benediction of (Solomon) “I’m “lambs” end: pessimistic or optimistic? A second coming? IV. Footnote (added later): mantra of universal benediction/celebration “Holy!” MULTICULTURALISM AND PLURALITY ADRIENNE RICH (1929-2012) -Poet, feminist, anti-war activist, essayist -superb education; Yale Younger award with 1st collection; poet and activist fame yet troubled home life -from formulaic poetry to free-verse, experimental expression -mid-life acknowledgment of Jewish and lesbian identity Jennifer’s Tigers” “Aunt -“Madwoman in the Attic” motif -symbols: tigers
“Howl” -“Gallery 6 Reading” (1955), where Beats began -Whitmanesque free verse -apocalyptic vision I. Destruction of the best (shocking definition of the “best” re writer/fellow mental patient Carl Solomon)… II. …as sacrifice to Moloch (symbol of?) III. “I’m with you” refrain as chant, benediction of “lambs” (Solomon) end: pessimistic or optimistic? A second coming? IV. Footnote (added later): “Holy!” mantra of universal benediction/celebration MULTICULTURALISM AND PLURALITY ADRIENNE RICH (1929-2012) -Poet, feminist, anti-war activist, essayist -superb education; Yale Younger award with 1st collection; poet and activist fame yet troubled home life -from formulaic poetry to free-verse, experimental expression -mid-life acknowledgment of Jewish and lesbian identity “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers” -“Madwoman in the Attic” motif -symbols: tigers
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