Title: On William Carlos Williams′ Harmonious Poetic Concept
Abstract: After the systematic study of the influential factors of Williams′ harmonious concept,the further deep understanding of its connotations becomes necessary.The methods of steady close reading and comprehensive critical inquiry were adopted to dig out the corresponding connotations of Williams′ poetic concept based on the four harmonious concepts by Jikang: harmonious nature,society,personality and arts.The following subjects in Williams′ works are the main focus of study: the motifs of nature and femininity;in pursuit of frankness and beauty;localism and objectivism.Findings show that the connotations of Williams′ harmonious poetic concepts were strongly influenced by Jikang′s aesthetics and were the recreation of Jikang′s four harmonious concepts in poetry.Williams′ poetry smells of harmonious beauty from different aspects.
Publication Year: 2013
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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