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Hart Crane was a seminal American Modernist poet whose works, including the epic 'The Bridge,' reflect a unique blend of Modernism and Romanticism. Despite personal struggles with depression and alcoholism, Crane's poetry celebrated the American spirit and industrial progress. His innovative style and thematic exploration of American identity and progress have left a lasting impact on the literary world.
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Despite a tumultuous family life, Hart Crane developed a love for literature and was inspired by poets such as Robert Browning and Walt Whitman
Due to his difficult home life, Crane had irregular school attendance and eventually dropped out of high school
Crane relocated to New York City, where he immersed himself in the literary scene and dedicated himself to his writing career
Crane's poetry was shaped by a blend of traditional American literature and the avant-garde Modernist movement
Crane incorporated Modernist techniques in form, rhyme, and meter into his poetry
While adopting Modernist techniques, Crane also embraced Romantic themes such as nature and individual experience in his work
Published in 1930, "The Bridge" is considered Crane's most acclaimed work and serves as an ode to the American spirit and a response to T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land."
One of Crane's major works, "White Buildings" was published posthumously and showcases his poetic skill and use of literary techniques
This poem, along with "The Bridge: To Brooklyn Bridge," is notable for its integration of mythological and historical references into contemporary settings
Despite initial mixed reviews, Crane's poetry was later acknowledged by his peers and celebrated for its contribution to Modernist literature
Crane's letters reveal a contemplative and introspective individual, providing insight into his thoughts and relationships
Crane's poetry continues to be studied for its bold innovation and profound depiction of the American condition
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______, a notable ______ poet, was born in the year ______ and is known for his unique depiction of the ______ spirit.
Hart Crane
American
1899
American
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Despite a tumultuous family life, ______ left high school prematurely and moved to ______ to pursue a career in ______.
Crane
New York City
writing
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Hart Crane's occupational roles
Worked as advertising copywriter and factory worker while pursuing poetry.
