The Necessary Angel by Wallace Stevens
"The Necessary Angel" is a collection of essays that delve into the nature and role of poetry and the imagination in the modern world. The author, a renowned poet, explores the idea that poetry and the arts are essential for understanding reality and creating meaning in our lives. He argues that the imagination is not a form of escapism but a vital necessity that helps us confront the complexities and contradictions of the human condition. Through a series of thought-provoking discussions, the book examines the relationship between reality and the imagination, the poet's place in society, and the transformative power of language and artistic expression.
The 6950th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)