STRENGTH OF POETRY: OXFORD LECTU P: Oxford Lectures - Softcover

A series of passionately intelligent conversations between critic and poet..."The Strength of Poetry" exemplifies the inherent generosity of intelligence. "Edward Mendelson, The New York Times Book Review" Bracing and sympathetic readings of a modern canon "New York Times Book Review"" "A series of passionately intelligent conversations between critic and poet..."The Strength of Poetry" exemplifies the inherent generosity of intelligence." --Edward Mendelson, "The New York Times Book Review""Bracing and sympathetic readings of a modern canon"--"New York Times Book Review"

Poet and critic Fenton delivered 12 lectures on poetry at Oxford from 1995 to 1999. These are presented here in the order they were delivered.