Rhythm and Race in Modernist Poetry and Science

Explore the intricate connections between rhythm, race, and modernist poetry in Michael Golston's enlightening book, Rhythm and Race in Modernist Poetry and Science. Published by Columbia University Press in 2007, this compelling work spans 296 pages and sheds light on the scientific and artistic inquiries that shaped our understanding of rhythm from 1890 to 1950. Golston delves into a diverse array of disciplines, including musicology, biology, psychology, and even genetics, revealing how these fields perceived and studied rhythm. Notably, he investigates psychological and physiological experiments that suggested different racial responses to rhythmic stimuli, offering a critical examination of how these ideas influenced modernist poetry. This book is essential for anyone interested in 20th-century American poetry, literary criticism, and the historical interplay between science and the humanities. Dive into Golston's insightful analysis and discover the profound implications of rhythm in art and science.