American Poetry Studies in the Twenty-First Century (original) (raw)

Phillips's work explores the intricate connection between American poetry and temporality, challenging conventional contrasts between timelessness and historical context. Focusing on poets like Frost, Stevens, Bishop, and Merrill, she examines how quotidian experiences can transform into creative opportunities through 'creative repetition.' Her analysis emphasizes the role of ordinary speech and everyday structures in poetic expression, particularly in the context of marriage and conversations within it. The latter sections of the text highlight collaborations between poets and filmmakers, revealing a deeper postwar artistic lineage and the intersection of film and poetry, notably through the works of O'Hara and Ginsberg.