Date of Award
Summer 1943
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
English
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to make a critical study and analysis of the poetry in Spirit during the nine years of its publication, 1934-1943. The problem is to determine whether or not: the purpose of the magazine is realized, its standards are maintained, there is any progress or development in the quality of the poetry, the subject matter is within the range stipulated by the editors and the Catholic Poetry Society. As no critical study has been made in this field, the magazines themselves, rather than an extensive bibliography, furnish the most satisfying source and the most efficient tool for the study here undertaken. Current books on modern poetry and criticism were used as guides. The evaluation is to be based on the definitions and principles of poetry as outlined by the members of the Society. The study will include a summary of Spirit's literary criticism, a study of the poetry as to substance and form, comments on the authors, and a conclusion.
Recommended Citation
Maus, Mary Gertrude, "A Critical Study of the Poetry in Spirit 1934-1943" (1943). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 1475.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/1475