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Can I read Things merely are : philosophy in the poetry of Wallace Stevens on EtoBox?

Things merely are : philosophy in the poetry of Wallace Stevens by Critchley, Simon, 1960- is a literary studies available to read on EtoBox.

What is Things merely are : philosophy in the poetry of Wallace Stevens about?

This book is an invitation to read poetry. Simon Critchley argues that poetry enlarges life with a range of observation, power of expression and attention to language that eclipses any other medium. In a rich engagement with the poetry of Wallace Stevens, Critchley reveals that poetry also contains deep and important philosophical insight. Above all, he agues for a 'poetic epistemology' that enables us to think afresh the philosophical problem of the relation between mind and world, and ultimate

Who reads Things merely are : philosophy in the poetry of Wallace Stevens?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Critchley, Simon, 1960-
Publisher
London ; New York: Routledge
Published
2005
Language
EN
ISBN
9780203002636
Category
literary studies
Subjects
Philosophy, Literary Fiction, Literary Criticism
Rating
3.79 / 5 (38 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-13

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