“the attempt to control poetry, to subordinate it to extra-poetic ends, constitutes misuse.”
Quote by Jan Clausen
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A movement of poets: thoughts on poetry and feminism
This book delves into the relationship between poetry and feminist thought, featuring essays that analyze and discuss various aspects of both. It examines how poetry can be a tool for expressing and advocating feminist ideas, and includes perspectives from a range of poets and scholars. more
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