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Charles Olson

by Paul Christensen, George F. Butterick (Foreword by)
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Overview

Charles Olson was an important force behind the raucous, explicit, jaunty style of much of twentieth-century poetry in America; this study makes a major contribution to our understanding of his life and work.

About the Author, Paul Christensen

Paul Christensen, a widely published poet himself, is Senior Professor of English at Texas A&M University.

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Book Details

Published
May 1, 2012
Publisher
University of Texas Press
Pages
278
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780292739987

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