Poetic Intention

This marks the publication of the first English-language translation of Poetic Intention, Glissant's classic meditation on poetry and art. In this book, Glissant discusses poets and visual artists, arguing for the importance of the global position of art. In this first English-language translation of Poetic Intention, Glissant argues for the importance of the global position of art. He states that a poem, in its intention, must never deny the “way of the world.” Poetic Intention creates a new landscape for understanding the relationship between aesthetics and politics.

• | Author: Edouard Glissant, Nathalie Stephens
• | Publisher: Nightboat Books
• | Publication Date: Jun 24, 2010
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780982264539
• | ISBN-10: 0982264534