Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 1 of 1
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
War And Witness In The Poetry Of H.D., Denise Levertov, And Carolyn Forche, Katelyn Bienas
War And Witness In The Poetry Of H.D., Denise Levertov, And Carolyn Forche, Katelyn Bienas
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
In my thesis, I focus on the role of the twentieth century female poet in writing about war, looking closely at three poets: H.D., Denise Levertov, and Carolyn Forche. By examining poets from three different points within the century, I question the ways in which the reactions towards these poets evolved alongside society's changing perceptions of women's public responsibilities. Poetry of war is important in documenting events that have a lasting impact upon nations and individuals. However, the role of women poets in writing of these political conflicts is worthy of study because of the questions that arise in terms …