Poetry of Mourning – The Modern Elegy from Hardy to Heaney

Discover the profound exploration of grief and remembrance in Poetry of Mourning – The Modern Elegy from Hardy to Heaney, authored by a keen observer of poetic form. Published by The University of Chicago Press in 1994, this insightful paperback spans 436 pages and delves into the intricate world of elegies, self-elegies, war poems, and the blues.

This compelling work examines the writings of renowned poets such as Thomas Hardy, Wilfred Owen, Wallace Stevens, Langston Hughes, W.H. Auden, Sylvia Plath, and Seamus Heaney. Grounded in genre theory and the psychoanalysis of mourning, it offers readers a rich understanding of how modern poets articulate loss and memory. Ideal for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of elegiac poetry.