Madison Julius Cawein (23 March 1865 – 8 December 1914) was a prolific American poet, often heralded as the 'Keats of Kentucky', owing to his rich imagery and ardent appreciation of nature. His extensive body of work is characterized by a deep romanticism and vivid depictions of the natural world, reminiscent of the English Romantics. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Cawein found inspiration in the rolling landscapes and eclectic flora and fauna of his native state. He published over thirty-five books and numerous poems during his lifetime, establishing himself as a significant literary figure in the American South. Among his oeuvre, 'A Voice on the Wind, and Other Poems' stands out as a significant volume, encompassing his emblematic themes and stylistic flourishes. Cawein's poetry is marked by an acute sense of melody and rhythm, replete with both sensory detail and emotional depth, often exploring the transient beauty of the immutable natural world. Despite various phases of hardships, including financial struggles later in life, Cawein's devotion to poetry never wavered. His work resonated with both national and international audiences, influencing subsequent generations of poets. Tragically, his financial difficulties and declining health led to his premature death at the age of 49. Nevertheless, Madison Julius Cawein's literary legacy endures, with his poems continuing to be celebrated for their lyrical quality and their evocative power.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte |
Schlagworte | 19th-century poetic tradition • American Literature • American lyric poetry • American poetry • American transcendentalist • Classic • early 20th-century poets • Internal landscapes exploration • Keatsian influence • Kentucky nature poetry • Kentucky poet • Lyrical sensory language • Madison Julius Cawein poems • Modernist sensibility • Natural world connection • Nature-inspired poetry • Poetic Expression • poetic imagery • poetic voice and style • Poetry of the heartland • Romantic pastoral imagery • romantic poetry collection • Transcience and eternity themes |
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