Date of Award
1972
Degree Type
Master's Essay - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Literatures, Languages, and Cultures
Abstract
This essay will trace the concept of knowledge as it is found in the book entitled Selected Poems (1938-1958): Summer Knowledge by Delmore Schwartz. We know from the author's own words that this is a selection of poems not a collection. The point of view from which the poems have been chosen is that of summer knowledge. The meaning of "summer" knowledge will be clarified during the course of this essay. Although the author selected his poems from the viewpoint of summer knowledge, there is no obvious link between the poems. Rather a more general concept of knowledge seems to be the only connection between poems which cover a variety of topics.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Ronald H., "Phoenix Knowledge, A Study of the Concept of Knowledge in the Poetry of Delmore Schwartz" (1972). Master's Essays (1922 - ). 2110.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/essays/2110
Comments
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts. English Department of Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,