A Human Eye
Essays on Art in Society, 1997-2008
Adrienne Rich (Author)
“Adrienne Rich is the Blake of American letters.”—Nadine Gordimer
Across more than three decades Adrienne Rich’s essays have been praised for their lucidity, courage, and range of concerns. In A Human Eye, Rich examines a diverse selection of writings and their place in past and present social disorders and transformations. Beyond literary theories, she explores from many angles how the arts of language have acted on and been shaped by their creators’ worlds.
Book Details
- Paperback
- June 2010
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ISBN 978-0-393-33830-0
- 5.6 × 8.3 in
/ 180 pages
- Territory Rights: Worldwide
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Hardcover
Endorsements & Reviews
“Rich continues to refuse to separate the artistic from the political, and she articulates in powerful ways how a truly radical political agenda can draw upon an aesthetic vision . . . a vision both unsparing and full of hope.” — San Francisco Chronicle
“Only Rich can write essays that blend politics and poetry so effortlessly.” — Library Journal
“For all Rich’s shepherding us toward compassion and solidarity with those who suffer violence and injustice, she never ceases to praise the mystery intrinsic to poetry and art.” — Booklist
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