Objectivist poetry emerged in the 1930s as a development from Imagism, focusing on the poem as an object and the poet's sincere expression. Key figures like Louis Zukofsky, George Oppen, and Charles Reznikoff emphasized precision and the concrete reality in their works. This movement influenced later poetic generations and remains significant in American poetry.
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The Imagist movement, led by poets such as Ezra Pound and H.D., advocated for clear, sharp language and images in poetry
Concrete Reality of the Poem
Objectivist poets emphasized the concrete reality of the poem as an object and the poet's sincere engagement with the material of their work
Crafted Object
The Objectivist movement sought to further distill language and focus on the poem as a crafted object, reflecting a tangible reality
Objectivist poets expanded upon the principles of the Imagist movement, emphasizing the importance of the poet's direct observation and interaction with the world
Objectivist poetry initially received limited attention and was often overshadowed by other literary movements of the time
The Objectivist movement's influence grew during the resurgence of interest in the 1960s and 1970s, inspiring poets of subsequent generations
The Objectivist poets' emphasis on the materiality of language and the poet's responsibility to truth has had a lasting impact on contemporary poetry
Despite facing challenges, including political scrutiny, the Objectivist poets have secured a place in the canon of American poetry
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______ and H.D. were notable poets who led the Imagist movement, advocating for the use of clear and sharp ______ in poetry.
Ezra Pound
language
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Influential figures in Objectivist poetry
Ezra Pound, Louis Zukofsky, George Oppen; Pound inspired, Zukofsky and Oppen were practitioners.
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Objectivist poetry's language use
Precise, unadorned language; aims to convey perceptions and experiences directly.
