In the heart of post-war New York City, a group of young, iconoclastic poets gathered at the Cedar Bar, a Greenwich Village tavern, to challenge conventions and revolutionize the world of poetry. They were the New York School poets, and their work would leave an indelible mark on American art and literature.
Led by Frank O'Hara, James Schuyler, John Ashbery, and Kenneth Koch, the New York School poets rejected traditional forms and embraced spontaneity, humor, and lyrical beauty. Their poems reflected the energy, diversity, and artistic ferment of the city that surrounded them.
This book tells the story of the New York School poets, exploring their lives, works, and influences. It examines their relationship with the New York art world, their engagement with social and political issues, and their lasting legacy in American culture.
Through a combination of archival research, interviews, and critical analysis, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the New York School of Poets. It is a tribute to their groundbreaking work and a celebration of their enduring influence on American art and literature.
Readers will discover:
* The fascinating lives and careers of the New York School poets
* The innovative techniques and styles that characterized their work
* The dynamic relationship between the New York School poets and the art world
* The poets' engagement with social and political issues
* The lasting legacy of the New York School poets in American culture
This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of American poetry, the New York art world, or the counterculture movements of the 1960s. It is a celebration of the groundbreaking work of the New York School poets and a testament to their enduring influence on American art and literature.
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