{"product_id":"the-life-of-poetry-9780963818331","title":"The Life of Poetry","description":"\u003cb\u003eOur century's lost classic about American culture, the essential saving force of poetry, and how it can improve the quality of life in the United States\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObserving that poetry is a natural part of our pastimes and rituals, Muriel Rukeyser explores the vital force of poetry and the arts in American culture. She opposes elitist attitudes and addresses Americans' fear of feeling, which contribute to a devaluation of poetry and the arts in the U.S. Multicultural and interdisciplinary, this collection of essays makes an irrefutable case for the centrality of poetry in American life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMuriel Rukeyser (1913-1980) is one of our country's most influential yet neglected writers. She published fifteen collections of poetry, plays, translations, children's books, and several works of nonfiction. Her toys of fame include the Yale Younger Poets Award, the Copernicus Award from the Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Shelley Memorial Award. From 1975-1976, she served as president of P.E.N. American Center.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Paris Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50647525753106,"sku":"9780963818331","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_14452092-5df3-4947-9df0-a0414d827f6a.jpg?v=1734801565","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-life-of-poetry-9780963818331","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}