Blackmur R.P., Form And Value
Blackmur R.P., Form and Value in Modern Poetry, Doubleday, 1957.
Justification
This critique was first published as a journal article in The Southern Review, 1936 and later reprinted in the text entitled "Form and Value in Modern Poetry." The author of the critique describes the meaning behind Yates' poetry. He also describes Yates' view of the world and explains how this influences the poetry and the response by many readers towards the work.
Blackmur uses a comparison with other poets of the same era. Blackmur also describes in a way that is easily understood, the poetic devices employed by Yates in his works.
Position of the writer
The position of the writer, is that Yates is a great poet who combines technique with imagination. However, the content of his work and its symbolism is confronting to many readers and may not therefore appreciate the greatness of the poetry.
The critics argument
"The poet (and, as always the reader) has to combine, or fuse......
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